Man arrested after serious assault and van theft in Maidstone

A man has been arrested following a serious assault in Maidstone that left another man with serious injuries and led to the theft of his van.

Police were called to Reculver Walk at 7.44am on Saturday, 18 July, after reports that a man in his early 50s had been attacked.

According to Kent Police, the victim is believed to have been assaulted by two men and suffered injuries consistent with stab wounds before his white Mercedes Sprinter van was taken from the scene.

Paramedics from South East Coast Ambulance Service treated the man before he was taken to a London hospital. His injuries are described as serious but stable.

Officers quickly searched the surrounding area and later recovered the stolen van in Woolley Road. A knife was also found in Reculver Walk as part of the investigation.

Later that same morning, armed officers arrested a 45-year-old man in Swanscombe. He remains in police custody while enquiries continue.

Kent Police are continuing to investigate the incident and are asking anyone who witnessed what happened, or who has dashcam or private CCTV footage from the area, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kent Police on 01622 604100, quoting reference 18-0356. Information can also be passed anonymously through Crimestoppers.

Original source: Kent Police - Suspect arrested after Maidstone assault