Man charged after two assaulted in Sheerness High Street
Published: 11:06, 16 May 2024
Updated: 13:30, 16 May 2024
A man has been charged with attacking two people who ended up in hospital.
Jack Edwards was arrested on Tuesday after the disturbance in Sheerness.
The 30-year-old was arrested following an incident which started inside a property in Coronation Road at around 7.10pm on Monday (May 13). An assault and criminal damage was said to have taken place.
It is alleged a suspect fled on foot towards the High Street where he assaulted members of the public and an emergency worker as well as damaging some vehicles.
Two of the victims, a man and a woman, were taken to hospital.
Patrols were dispatched at 7.16pm and arrived at the scene two minutes later where they detained a man.
Edwards, of Beatrice Road, Greater London, has been been charged with two counts of grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, assaulting an emergency worker and four counts of criminal damage.
Investigators are still appealing for anyone with information to call the appeal line on 01795 419119, quoting 46/78146/24.
People can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form on the website.
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