Knife attacker jailed for three years after shop confrontation in Chatham
Michael Tucker sentenced for assault with offensive weapon in Ordnance Street
A Chatham man has been given a three-year jail sentence for attacking another individual with a knife inside a local shop.
Michael Tucker, 59, carried out the assault at a store in Ordnance Street on 19th August 2025, targeting a man against whom he held a grudge.
The victim, while successfully defending himself, sustained a laceration to his hand.
Tucker was arrested the following day and faced charges including attempting to cause grievous bodily harm, assault, and threatening a person with an offensive weapon.
He pleaded guilty to all charges and was sentenced to 37 months in prison at Maidstone Crown Court on 16th February 2026.
Alongside the prison term, Tucker received a five-year restraining order.
Detective Sergeant Emily Matthews remarked:
“Michael Tucker has shown himself to be a violent person who shows no concern in attacking people spontaneously and in a public place.
“The victim could have suffered even worse injuries had he not been able to defend himself. The community is safer now that Tucker is behind bars.”