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Police bail a fifth man after arrest in connection with 'stabbing' in Gillingham

00:01, 14 February 2017

updated: 09:53, 14 February 2017

Officers investigating a stabbing in the Victoria Street area of Gillingham have made a fifth arrest.

Kent Police and South East Coast Ambulance Service were called shortly after 11.45am on Sunday 12 February 2017.

A 28-year-old man from London had suffered cuts to his head and body that are believed to have been caused by a "bladed object".

The scene at Mill Road, Gillingham. Photo by Guy Thompson
The scene at Mill Road, Gillingham. Photo by Guy Thompson

He was found injured in Mill Road, near Medway Park, and was taken to hospital but has since been discharged.

On Monday, officers arrested a 47-year-old man from Gillingham in connection with the incident, and he has now been bailed pending further inquiries until Wednesday, March 22.

Two other men aged 24 and 28 and two women aged 18 and 19, all from London, have been released on bail pending further inquiries until Tuesday, April 25.

Witnesses or anyone with information are urged to call 01634 792209 quoting reference XY/6659/17.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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