Witnesses sought to assaults and a collision in Rochester

Detectives investigating a report of three assaults and a collision in Rochester are appealing for witnesses.

At 3.17am on Sunday 22 January 2023, Kent Police was called to a disturbance in Blue Boar Lane.

Officers and South East Coast Ambulance Service attended, where three men were treated for injuries. Two of the victims were taken to hospital for further medical attention.

Following the disturbance, and prior to the arrival of patrols, it is alleged the suspects left the scene in a vehicle which collided with a pedestrian. The woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Later the same day two men were arrested on suspicion of assault and taken into custody.

Can you help?

Officers investigating the incident would now like to hear from witnesses.

Anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage, should call Kent Police on 01634 792209 quoting reference 46/XY/10556/23.

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

Charged

On Monday 23 January, 18-year-old Aiman Aziz and 20-year-old Ayoub Omer were charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon. Mr Aziz was also charged with actual bodily harm.

Both men, of Ordnance Street, Chatham, appeared before Medway Magistrates’ Court where they were remanded to a hearing at Maidstone Crown Court on 21 February 2023.