Man Charged After Woman In Her 80s Stabbed With Scissors In Chatham Street Attack

A 25-year-old man has been charged after an elderly woman was stabbed with scissors by a stranger on a street in Chatham, Kent, on Saturday afternoon.
The woman, believed to be in her 80s, was attacked outside a property on The Chase. Emergency services arrived shortly after 2:05pm, with paramedics treating her for injuries consistent with stab wounds before she was transferred to a London hospital. Her injuries are not considered life-threatening or life-changing.
A second man was also reportedly assaulted by the same suspect during the incident. Neither victim was known to the attacker, Kent Police confirmed.
Officers located and arrested Orlando Foster at 2:31pm. He has since been charged with wounding with intent, causing actual bodily harm, and making threats with a bladed weapon in a public place. Foster has been remanded in custody ahead of a court appearance.
Kent Police described the incident as believed to be isolated, adding that increased patrols have been put in place in the area while enquiries continue.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​