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Arrest after man stabbed in Cedar Drive, Edenbridge

12:52, 04 April 2023

updated: 14:34, 04 April 2023

A man has been arrested after a stabbing in a street.

The victim was walking with a friend in Cedar Drive, Edenbridge when he was approached and assaulted by another man known to him.

The incident took place in Cedar Drive, Edenbridge, last night. Picture: Google Street View
The incident took place in Cedar Drive, Edenbridge, last night. Picture: Google Street View

The incident happened at around 7.40pm yesterday and the 20-year-old victim suffered a knife wound.

He was taken to a London hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.

Later the same night, officers arrested a 19-year-old man from Edenbridge on suspicion of assault and he was taken into custody.

Police say there will be increased patrols in the area while inquiries continue.

Investigators are seeking witnesses and are urging anybody with information to call the police appeal line.

Motorists with dashcam footage and residents with private CCTV are also asked to check for footage that may help.

Anyone with information should call 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/60548/23.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or by using the online form on their website.

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