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21-year-old man arrested after stabbing near Dartford Train Station

11:22, 13 October 2018

updated: 08:59, 14 October 2018

A man has been arrested after a stabbing at a railway station.

Police were called to Dartford Train Station, near Station Approach, just before 2am on Saturday , where they detained a 21-year-old, of no fixed address.

A knife was located at the scene by officers and the victim was taken to a London hospital.

Dartford Railway Station in Mill Pond Road, Dartford
Dartford Railway Station in Mill Pond Road, Dartford

Spokesman for the police, Andy Saunders, said: "A man was arrested on suspicion of assault.

"He has been bailed, pending further enquiries until Saturday, November 3."

A number of people were in the area at the time of the assault.

Blood was reportedly seen outside the station
Blood was reportedly seen outside the station

One woman, who was dropping her husband off at work this morning, said she saw forensic teams at the scene and that the car park was taped off.

Another passer-by said they had seen blood on the floor outside the station.

Anyone with information should call 01474 366149 quoting reference 13-0145.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers in Kent anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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