A 45-year-old Swanscombe man has appeared in court following an assault in Gilbert Close.

Chike Oyeka, of Gilbert Close, appeared at Medway Magistrates Court on February 26 charged with wounding with intent.

Kent Police were called to Gilbert Close at 9.30pm on Tuesday (February 24) to reports that a man had been assaulted inside an address.

Another man was taken to Kings College Hospital with stomach and chest injuries by South East Coast Ambulance (SECAMB) paramedics.

He was later discharged.

Oyeka was remanded until he appears at Maidstone Crown Court on March 13.