A man named Eric Da Silva Soars, 29, has been charged with attempted murder and grievous bodily harm with intent after three people were injured in Dartford. The incident took place on Saturday, August 31 on Spital Street, where Kent Police received a report of an assault at 8:19pm. Two men and one woman were taken to a London hospital with injuries consistent with stab wounds and are currently in stable condition.
Detective Chief Inspector Emma Lawry, the senior investigating officer, stated that the suspect and victims are believed to be acquainted with each other, and the incident is being treated as isolated. She is urging anyone who witnessed the event, especially those who may have filmed it, to come forward and provide any footage to assist in the investigation.
Eric Da Silva Soars is scheduled to appear at Medway Magistrates’ Court at a later date. If you have any video footage of the incident, you can submit it through the online portal or contact the north Kent appeal line at 01474 366149, quoting reference number 46/147788/24. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555111.