Charge following Maidstone murder investigation

Investigators from Kent Police’s Major Crime Unit have charged a man in connection with a murder in Maidstone.

The force was called at 10.21pm on Monday 7 September 2026, following reports of an assault at a property in Knightrider Street.

Officers attended the scene alongside other emergency services and a man in his 40s was found inside the property with injuries consistent with stab wounds. He sadly died whilst being treated by paramedics at the scene. His next of kin has been informed.

Charged

On Thursday 10 September, Bradley Patton, 26, of Gordon Road, Greater London, was charged with murder. He is due to appear at Medway Magistrates’ Court on Friday 11 September.

A 22 year old woman who was also arrested in connection with the incident was released from custody on 8 September and will not face any further investigation.

Anyone who has not yet spoken to police and who has information about the incident should call Kent Police's Major Crime Unit on 01622 652006 quoting reference 07-1774.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111 or you can complete the online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/