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An arrest has been made after a man was assaulted in Dartford.
Kent Police was called to the High Street at about 7.30pm on Sunday 17 May 2026 where they found a man being treated by paramedics for a head injury.
Enquiries established the victim had been punched before falling to the floor. He was taken to a London hospital where he remains in a stable condition.
On Monday 18 May 2026 officers arrested a 13 year old boy from Dartford on suspicion of assault. He has since been bailed while enquiries continue.
Officers are carrying out enquiries in the area, including reviewing CCTV footage, and would ask anyone who may have information to contact Kent Police on 01474 366149 quoting 46/78424/26.