Police investigate knife threat in Kent pub

It happened in Gravesend on Sunday evening

Author: Jon BurkePublished 17th Jul 2024

Witnesses are being sought, after an altercation inside a pub in Gravesend.

Officers are investigating after a suspect was reported to have walked into The George Public House in Hever Court Road, at around 7.18pm on Sunday 14 July 2024.

The offender was alleged to have approached a man he knew, before he tried to use a knife to attempt to assault the victim.

However, the victim was not injured, and the suspect fled the scene, leaving the weapon inside the pub. Police attended and seized the knife.

At around 10pm a 22-year-old man from Gravesend was arrested on suspicion of affray. He has since been bailed until Sunday 13 October while enquiries continue.

Investigating officer, PC Izzy Deane, said: ‘We believe the suspect used a black Aldi A3 SE TDI to get to and from the venue and after the incident he was seen in the passenger seat of the car which left the main car park near the Premier Inn.

‘The pub was packed with people getting ready to watch the Euros final and this would have been a frightening incident to witness.

‘I really want to talk to anyone with information who has yet to speak to us, any little bit of information can be crucial to an investigation like this so please get in touch.’

Anyone with information is urged to call Kent Police on 01474 366149, quoting reference number 46/117173/24.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete their online form

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