‘Loads of blood’ Mass brawl in Chatham leaves three injured
A MAN has been stabbed and two others seriously injured in a bloody pub brawl in Kent.
Police were called to The Brook in Chatham town centre
Police were called to The Brook in Chatham town centre following reports of a disturbance in the early hours of the morning.
Paramedics also raced to the scene to treat one man for stab wounds, before he was rushed to hospital.
Two other men received treatment for assault injuries, although none are believed to be life threatening at this time.
The man was rushed to hospital
Two other men suffered assault injuries
A witness reported seeing “loads of blood” at the scene.
Five people have now been arrested on suspicion of assault and are being held in custody.
The Brook, a usually busy road in the town, was closed this morning while police officers remained at the scene.
None of the injuries are life-threatening
The road is now partially open but the closure caused chaos as commuters tried to get to work.
A Kent Police spokesperson said: “We were called at 2.19am to a report of a disturbance on The Brook, Chatham.
“Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and one man was treated for injuries consistent of a stab wound.
“Two other men suffered assault injuries, all of which are not believed to be life-threatening at this time.”
They added: “Officers are still at the scene and a partial road closure is in place between The Brook junction and Whiffen’s Avenue.
“Motorists are advised to us an alternative route if possible.”