Brutal hammer attack in Mortimer Street, Herne Bay, leads to arrest
17:01, 17 April 2018
updated: 17:08, 17 April 2018
Detectives investigating a hammer attack in Herne Bay have arrested a suspect.
It follows an assault reported to have taken place at the junction of Mortimer Street and East Street at around 7.30pm on Friday, March 30.
The victim, a 54-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and is still being treated in hospital where his condition is described as stable.
Yesterday, officers arrested a 35-year-old man from the Herne Bay area on suspicion of assault. He has been bailed until Saturday, May 5 while inquiries continue.
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