Quickly exit this site by pressing the Escape key Leave this site
We use some essential cookies to make our website work. We’d like to set additional cookies so we can remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.
You can manage your preferences and cookie settings at any time by clicking on “Customise Cookies” below. For more information on how we use cookies, please see our Cookies notice.
Your cookie preferences have been saved. You can update your cookie settings at any time on the cookies page.
Your cookie preferences have been saved. You can update your cookie settings at any time on the cookies page.
Sorry, there was a technical problem. Please try again.
This site is a beta, which means it's a work in progress and we'll be adding more to it over the next few weeks. Your feedback helps us make things better, so please let us know what you think.
A man is due in court after allegedly assaulting a person with a baseball bat and setting fire to a property in Canterbury.
On 11 December 2023, officers were called to an address in Frencham Close following reports that a person had been kicked, punched and attacked with a baseball bat before their room was then set on fire.
Kent Fire and Rescue attended to extinguish the fire and residents were evacuated from the building.
South East Coast Ambulance Service also attended and treated the victim, who was later taken to hospital with head injuries and suffering from smoke inhalation.
The victim has since been discharged.
An investigation led to the arrest of Will Crump, 35, of Frencham Close in Canterbury. He was charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and arson with intent to endanger life on 12 December 2023.
Mr Crump appeared before Folkestone Magistrates' Court on 13 December and was remanded in custody. He is due to re-appear before Canterbury Crown Court on 15 January 2024.
A further man was arrested in connection with the incident and later bailed pending further enquiries.