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Deal teen arrested after 'assaulting man and throwing paving slabs' in Folkestone

13:32, 16 August 2022

updated: 15:38, 16 August 2022

A man has been arrested after reportedly assaulting another man and throwing paving slabs at people.

Police were called to a road in Folkestone following reports of the incident last night.

Police were called to Cheriton Road in Folkestone last night. Photo: Sam Ceasar
Police were called to Cheriton Road in Folkestone last night. Photo: Sam Ceasar

Witnesses described hearing "shouting and screaming" coming from Cheriton Road at around 11.10pm.

Emergency services attended the scene after reports a man had assaulted another man.

The suspect is also reported to have acted aggressively towards other members of the public and thrown paving slabs at them.

Officers arrested an 18-year-old man from Deal on suspicion of assault, criminal damage and a public order offence.

He remains in custody pending further enquiries.

No serious injuries were reported from the incident.

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