Suspect Remains in Custody After Assault Sparks Major Police Response in Margate
A man remains in custody and four others are on bail following a serious assault that triggered a large police presence in Margate town centre over the weekend.
Emergency services were called to the top end of Margate High Street at 2.18pm on Saturday, 21 June, after reports of an assault in progress at a residential property. Officers from Kent Police, along with South East Coast Ambulance Service, attended the scene where a police cordon was quickly established.
A man sustained a cut to his arm and was taken to hospital. Police confirmed his injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing.
Multiple Arrests Made
A 32-year-old man from Margate was arrested at the scene and remains in custody as of Monday afternoon. Four additional people – two men in their 30s, a man in his 40s, and a woman in her 50s – were also arrested in connection with the incident. The latter four have since been released on bail.
Kent Police confirmed that some of the arrests were made on suspicion of criminal damage, while others were for assault.
Ongoing Investigation and CCTV Appeal
A full investigation is ongoing. Detectives are urging anyone with information to come forward, especially if they witnessed anything unusual or have private CCTV or doorbell footage from the area.
Contact Police on 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/104864/25.
Footage from nearby businesses or residences may be key to the investigation.
“We are actively pursuing lines of enquiry and appreciate the public’s support. The scene has now been reopened, but we’re continuing our investigation into the events leading up to the assault.”
