Welling man charged after stabbing in Week Street, Maidstone
13:05, 27 April 2022
updated: 14:13, 27 April 2022
A suspect has been charged following a stabbing in Maidstone.
The alleged assault happened between 8.45pm and 8.55pm last Saturday, in Week Street near the junction with Station Road.
Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service, and the victim, an 18-year-old man, was taken to a London hospital.
His injuries are not life-threatening.
Yesterday, officers arrested a suspect and he was taken into custody.
Michael Jibowu, of Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, has now been charged with wounding with intent.
The 20-year-old was remanded in custody to appear before Medway Magistrates’ Court today (27 April).
Detectives are continuing to urge witnesses, or anyone with information that may assist the investigation, to call the appeal line on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/76506/22.
You can also contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, by calling 0800 555111 or using the anonymous online form on their website.
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