Man arrested in connection with Margate High Street assault

Forensics at the scene Photo Dre King

An arrest has been made following an assault in Margate High Street yesterday (March 22).

Kent Police was called at 3.54am  to a report of a disturbance in the town centre.

A man in his 20s was reportedly assaulted and suffered several injuries. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Photo Dre King

The area was cordoned off for several hours while police and forensic teams investigated.

A 21-year-old man from Margate was arrested in Approach Road, Minster last night on suspicion of assault in connection with the incident.

The arrested man currently remains in custody.