Man charged and 3 arrested for assaults in Faversham

A man has appeared in court following a disturbance in which 3 people were assaulted in Faversham.

Kent Police was called shortly after 5pm on Saturday 24 October 2026 to The Old Wine Vault in Preston Street.

Officers and paramedics attended and a man in his 30s and a man in his 40s were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. A man in his 60s remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Arrests

Later that evening officers arrested a 33 year old man. Karl Capon, from Preston Street was charged with wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

He appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court on Monday 26 October where he was remanded into custody to appear at Canterbury Crown Court on 23 November.

A 55 year old man from Faversham was arrested on Monday 26 October on suspicion of violent disorder. He has been released on bail while enquiries continue.

A 44 year old man from Sheerness was arrested the same day on suspicion of assault and remains in custody.

A 26 year old man from Herne Bay was arrested on suspicion of assault on Tuesday 27 October and remains in custody.

Can you help?

An investigation is ongoing and anyone with relevant information to assist should contact Kent Police on 01795 419119 quoting 46/XY/20248/26. 

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