Arrests after mass brawl

jameswalker@thekmgroup.co.uk Three men have been remanded in custody following a mass brawl in Hucking.

Joseph King, 20 of New Road in Ditton, is accused of causing three counts of grievous bodily harm with intent and one count of violent disorder.

Another Joseph King, 38 and also of New Road in Ditton, has also been charged with three counts of GBH and one of violent disorder.

Daniel King, 18 and also of New Road in Ditton, faces one charge of violent disorder.

They will appear at Maidstone Crown Court on Friday, December 19 after appearing via video link at Medway Magistrates’ Court on Monday morning.

A further two men aged 24 and 35 have been bailed until January after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. No charges have been made against either. A 49-year-old and 19-year-old have been released without charge, as has a 19-year-old woman.

The brawl happened on Tuesday, November 25 in Hook Lane, Hucking.

The violence started at around 11pm and police initially arrested four people on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, before detaining another four on suspicion of attempted murder.

A police spokesman said there were four victims to the attack but none were taken to hospital by ambulance.

It is likely they drove themselves there and all have since been discharged.

After the incident police officers were also searching an address in Stockett Lane in Coxheath and Nursery Road in Ditton.

All those involved are believed to be known to each other.