Appeal following serious assault in Maidstone

Officers investigating a serious assault in Maidstone are appealing for witnesses.

On Friday 16 January 2026, between 4.30pm and 5.10pm, it is reported two men were involved in a verbal altercation in the car park at the Rose Inn pub in Ashford Road, Bearsted. 

One of them is alleged to have got into a white Ford Transit van which was then involved in a collision with the other man.

He was subsequently treated at hospital for leg and head injuries.

A 36 year old man was arrested in connection with the incident on Friday 30 January and has since been released on bail.

Can you help?

Officers are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has any information to get in touch on 01622 604100 quoting 46/10146/26.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete their online form.