Suspect charged with attempted murder in Tunbridge Wells

A suspect has been charged with attempted murder following a serious assault in Tunbridge Wells.

The incident happened in Upper Grosvenor Road, at around 1.20pm on Saturday 12 February 2022.

Officers and South East Coast Ambulance Service attended, and a man was taken to a London hospital with injuries consistent with stab wounds. He remains in hospital where his condition is described as stable.

Charged

On Sunday 13 February, Michael Rodriguez, 21, of Hadlow, was arrested in connection with the incident and taken into custody.

Later that day the Crown Prosecution Service authorised a charge of attempted murder.

Mr Rodriguez was remanded to appear before Medway Magistrates’ Court on Monday 14 February.

Any witnesses, or anyone with information that may assist the investigation, should contact Kent Police on 01622 604100, quoting crime reference 46/28584/22.

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