Two "aggressive" men were tasered in Dartford town centre as police battled to bring a fight under control.
Police were initially called to Lowfield Street at around 6pm yesterday (July 17) after a white Nissan Qashqai reportedly crashed into roadside furniture.
Two men exited the car and a fight ensued, during which one of the men suffered an injury “consistent with a stab wound.”
DARTFORD update: Unconfirmed report of a car being chased the wrong way near KFC, Lowfield Street, around 6:20pm this evening, and then a male being stabbed. Pix Angelika Horvath. pic.twitter.com/4XSRR0Dado
— Kent 999s (@Kent_999s) July 17, 2021
Officers at the scene arrested the victim of the assault, who is in his 20s and from Erith, on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs.
He was taken to a London hospital for treatment where he remains in a stable condition.
Two other men from London, one in his 30s and the other in his 20s, were also arrested and under investigation for possession with intent to supply class A drugs.
Multiple officers were assaulted, police said, and two of those arrested were Tasered as a result of "aggressive behaviour."
A fourth man suspected of carrying out the assault remains outstanding and enquiries to identify and locate him are ongoing.
Witnesses or anyone with information who has not yet spoken to police are urged to call the appeal line on 01474 366149 quoting reference 46/126283/21.
You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form at this link.
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