Three charged following Dover knife attack

Charges have been authorised after a serious assault in Dover.

Just after midnight on Sunday 11 October 2026 Kent Police was called to a report of an assault at a private property in Romany Acres. A man in his 20s and a woman in her 30s both suffered serious injuries with the man’s injuries consistent with stab wounds.

They were taken to a local hospital for treatment but have since been discharged. It is understood that the victims and suspects were known to each other.

Officers arrested three men in connection with the assault later that morning. They were all remanded in custody, and the following day they were charged.

Charged

Reuben Holmans, 59, and Brett Holmans, 32, both of Newcastle Lane, Dover and Billy Roberts, 36, of Council House, Ewell Minnis, were charged with causing grievous bodily harm. Mr Roberts was also charged with possession of a bladed article.

The three men appeared before court on 12 October. They have been remanded in custody and will next appear before Canterbury Crown Court on 9 November 2026.

Anyone with information who has not yet spoken to police can call 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/168227/26.