Suspect charged following serious assault in Maidstone

A suspect has appeared in court following a serious assault in Maidstone town centre.

At around 3.40am on Sunday 28 July 2024, the victim, who is in his 20s, was walking down Gabriel’s Hill into Lower Stone Street with a friend, when he was approached by a man he did not know.

The man spoke to him and is then alleged to have suddenly struck the side of his head. The victim ran from the scene to find he had suffered two lacerations to his neck. He later went to hospital for medical attention.

Arrest

Officers arrested a man in Week Street around an hour later and he was taken into custody. It is further alleged the suspect later assaulted two police officers whilst in custody and spat in a cell van.

Stephen Fraser was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent, assault on an emergency worker and criminal damage.

Mr Fraser, of Beckenham Road, Beckenham, Greater London appeared before Medway Magistrates’ Court on Monday 29 July.

The 40-year-old was remanded to a hearing at Maidstone Crown Court on 27 August.

Appeal 

Detectives are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has information relevant to the investigation, to contact the appeal line.

Anyone with information should call 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/125070/24.

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