A man has been charged with attempted murder after an attack in a Maidstone park.

At around 7.20pm on Sunday, officers were called after a man was assaulted in Brenchley Gardens, near Station Road.

The victim, in his 30s, was injured and taken to a London hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

On Wednesday, 33-year-old Hamdi Braeik, of Hart Street, Maidstone, was arrested.

The Crown Prosecution Service later authorised a charge of attempted murder against Mr Braeik.

He appeared before Medway Magistrates’ Court today where he was remanded to a hearing at Maidstone Crown Court in July.

A 39-year-old local man, who was detained on Tuesday, has been bailed to return to the police station on June 28, pending further investigation.

Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the assault, or anyone with private CCTV or dashcam footage that may assist the investigation, to contact the appeal line.

Anybody with information should call Kent Police on 01622 604100 quoting 46/92564/21.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 or by using the anonymous form on their website.

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