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Four charged after mass brawl breaks out in West Street, Sittingbourne

12:50, 20 July 2020

updated: 13:55, 20 July 2020

A mass brawl broke out following an argument which is thought to have left a man injured.

Police were called to a large group of men fighting in West Street, Sittingbourne, at about 11.35pm on Friday.

Police were called to West Street, Sittingbourne
Police were called to West Street, Sittingbourne

Many of those involved are thought to have travelled to the nearby train station.

Four 18-year-old men, from Chatham, were arrested in connection with the disturbance on the same night.

Devonte Lesley, of Huckleberry Close, Owen Godfrey, of Rover Road, Harry Harrison, of Kingston Crescent, and Taylor Hayes, of Mountbatten Avenue, have been charged with using threatening behaviour with intent to cause fear of violence.

They bailed to appear to appear at Maidstone Magistrates’ Court on Monday, August 17.

After looking at CCTV officers believe a man was injured as part of the wider disturbance and would like to speak with him to check his wellbeing.

Witnesses said he speaks with an Eastern European accent.

Investigators also believe there are numerous witnesses yet to provide information which could help identify further suspects.

Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police on 01795 419119 quoting 46/123032/20 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or using the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org

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