Officers are investigating how a man sustained a serious head injury after he was found needing assistance in Chatham.

The victim was discovered at 8pm on Sunday 13 February 2022 near the bottom of a set of stairs in Victoria Street.

Life-threatening condition

He had suffered a serious head injury and was taken to a local hospital where he currently remains in a life-threatening condition.

As part of enquiries a man in his 60s from Chatham was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Beth Brimmicombe-Wood said: ‘Although we have arrested a man, we are working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and are carrying out enquiries to ascertain how the man sustained his injuries.
‘We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time who may have information about what happened and who has not yet spoken to officers’.

DC Beth Brimmicombe-Wood

Anyone with information about the incident should call Kent Police on 01634 792209 quoting 46/30477/22.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete their online form here.

By Ed

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