Man charged after Broadstairs town centre stabbing
Published: 14:51, 05 October 2022
Updated: 14:53, 05 October 2022
A man has been charged after a town centre stabbing.
Police are investigating the incident after a man was attacked in Albion Street, Broadstairs, opposite the junction with Harbour Street.
Officers and paramedics were called to the scene close to Viking Bay shortly after 10pm on Thursday, before cordoning off nearby route Carlton Avenue.
The man was taken to a local hospital with a stab wound, but his injuries were not life-threatening and he has since been discharged.
A suspect was arrested the same evening and a weapon recovered as part of the investigation.
Oliver Way, of St Peter's Court, Broadstairs, has since been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
The 24-year-old appeared before Folkestone Magistrates' Court on Saturday and was remanded in custody to appear before Canterbury Crown Court on October 31.
Officers are continuing to appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has CCTV or dashcam footage which may assist enquiries, to contact police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/189664/22.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form on their website.
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