A man had to be taken to hospital after having his arm slashed.

Police were sent to Invicta Road, Sheerness, at about 8.40pm on Friday to reports of an assault.

Medics also arrived and took the victim to hospital where he was later discharged.

At about 9.40pm, officers arrested a man on suspicion of assault.

Shaun Packer, of Victoria Street, Sheerness, was charged with assault causing actual bodily harm and possession of a knife or sharp pointed object in a public place.

The 55-year-old appeared before Medway magistrates on Monday where he was remanded to appear before Maidstone Crown Court on Monday, July 27.

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