A Swanley man has been charged in connection with a serious knife attack in Dartford last May.

The victim was left with facial injuries after the violent assault which took place in Hilltop Gardens, Temple Hill, at around 9pm on Wednesday, May 8.

Lee Avery, 36 and of Sycamore Drive, was charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, robbery and possession of a knife on Sunday, July 28.

He has been remanded in custody to appear at Medway Magistrates Court on Monday, july 29.

Mark Sutherland, 44, of Central Road in Dartford, was also charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and robbery on May 14.

He has been remanded in custody ahead of a trial at Woolwich Crown Court on Monday, October 14.