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Fourth man arrested after stabbing in Dartford town centre which saw police attacked and suspects Tasered

08:42, 20 July 2021

updated: 14:11, 20 July 2021

A fourth man has been arrested in the wake of violent scenes which saw two suspects Tasered following a stabbing in Dartford town centre.

Officers were first called to a disturbance in Lowfield Street on Saturday evening.

Police sealed of a number of areas in Dartford following a serious incident. Photo:UKNIP
Police sealed of a number of areas in Dartford following a serious incident. Photo:UKNIP

It comes after a Nissan Qashqai collided with roadside furniture at around 6pm, with two of the occupants getting out and fighting each other.

During the fight one of the men was stabbed, detectives said.

Officers arrested the victim of the assault, who is in his 20s and from Erith, on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

He was taken to a London hospital for treatment where he remains in a stable condition.

Two other men from London, aged 39 and 26, were also arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. They have both been released on bail until 11 and 13 August respectively.

A man was tasered after police responded to a stabbing in Dartford. Picture:UKNiP
A man was tasered after police responded to a stabbing in Dartford. Picture:UKNiP

Now police say they have arrested a fourth person in connection with Saturday night's events which saw a number of officers assaulted and two of those arrested Tasered as a result of aggressive behaviour.

The detainee, who is a 21-year-old man, was arrested at around 11.15pm on Sunday. He remains in custody as inquiries continue.

Anyone with information who has not yet spoken to an officer is asked to call Kent Police on 01474 366149 quoting reference 46/126283/21.

You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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