Teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

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Image caption, An investigation into the incident is ongoing
  • Author, Jacob Panons
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, South East

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a suspected stabbing in Kent which left a 17-year-old boy in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital.

Kent Police said it responded to reports of fighting in Bargrove Road, Maidstone, at about 21:30 BST on Sunday.

The 18-year-old was released on bail pending further inquiries.

Two other 18-year-olds were also charged with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon.

Derrick Okoh, of Brown Street, Gillingham, was charged with having a glass bottle, and Ezekiel Barnes-Naseno, of Abbey Drive, Dartford, was charged with having a knife.

Both men were due to appear at Medway Magistrates鈥 Court on Thursday, Kent Police said.

An 18-year-old woman from London was also arrested on suspicion of assisting offenders and was released on bail pending further inquiries.

An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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