A Northfleet man has been charged with attempted murder following a late night attack.

Officers charged Jonathon Dowling, 27, of Springhead Parkway earlier this week with one count each of attempted murder, actual bodily harm and taking a vehicle without consent.

The charges relate to an incident which was reported to have happened at around midnight on February 18 in Overcliffe, Gravesend, where a woman, known to Mr Dowling, was assaulted before her car was taken.

A short time later a man, also known to Mr Dowling, was reportedly stabbed in the leg and arm.

The injuries were not deemed life threatening and the man was taken to a local hospital.

Mr Dowling appeared before Medway Magistrates’ Court on February 20 where he was remanded into custody to appear before Woolwich Crown Court on March 20.