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Kent Police make fourth arrest following assault in Stanhope Road, Ashford

By: Georgia Woolf

Published: 13:39, 04 April 2019

Updated: 14:36, 04 April 2019

A fourth suspect has been arrested following a disturbance.

Police were called to a playing field in Stanhope Road, Ashford on Tuesday evening, where two men had suffered arm and hand injuries.

The victims, both in their 20s, were taken to hospital for further treatment.

It happened on a playing field off Stanhope Road (8246593)

Officers carried out a number of inquiries in the area, and arrested three teenagers from Ashford, aged 18 and 19, on suspicion of assault.

At around 5.30pm yesterday, a fourth suspect from Ashford, aged 19, was arrested. He has been released on bail until Saturday, April 20.

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Detective Inspector Keith Taylor said: "We believe there were a number of people at the scene during the disturbance who may have witnessed the assaults take place and could have information to assist our investigation.

Officers have arrested four people in total. Stock picture (8160323)

"We ask anyone with details of what happened to call us as soon as possible."

Witnesses should call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting reference 02-1419.

Alternatively call the independent charity Crimestoppers in Kent, anonymously, on 0800 555 111

Read more: All the latest news from Ashford

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