Man arrested following serious assault in Dover

A man has been arrested following a serious assault in Dover.

Kent Police was called at 12.30am on Monday 20 May 2024 to a report that a man had been assaulted outside an address in Biggin Street and had sustained injuries consistent with stab wounds.

Arrest made

Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and the man was airlifted to a London hospital, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

Enquiries at the scene led to the arrest of a 23-year-old man, believed to be known to the victim, shortly afterwards.

He remains in custody while enquiries are ongoing.

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Anyone with relevant information to assist the investigation, including CCTV footage, is urged to contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/82171/24.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by completing their online form.