Further arrests made following Margate assault

Two new arrests have been made in connection with a serious assault in Margate.

Kent Police was called to Dalby Square in Cliftonville on Friday 11 February 2022, following a report that an assault had taken place between 4am and 4.45am.

The victim sustained injuries consistent with stab wounds and was taken to a London hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

A 42-year-old man, a 31-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl, all from Margate, were arrested the same morning in connection with the assault. They have since been released pending further investigation.

Further arrests

On Saturday 12 February, officers made two further arrests in connection with the incident. Two men, aged 49 and 53, were taken into custody on suspicion of assault and have since been released on police bail until 24 February 2022.

Did you see anything?

Detectives continue to appeal for witnesses and urge anyone with private CCTV in the Dalby Square area to call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/27276/22.

You can also contact Kent Crimestoppers anonymously via their website www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.