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.
Man Charged After Woman In Her 80s Stabbed With Scissors In Chatham Street Attack
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Senior Reporter, Politics & Economy Lucas Bennett is a senior reporter at Dispatch Times covering British politics, economic policy and the cost of living. His work focuses on how macroeconomic shocks — from energy markets to interest-rate decisions — translate into real-world impact on UK households. He writes regularly on Westminster, the Bank of England and the Treasury, with an emphasis on data-driven analysis and accountability reporting.
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