Suspect charged with attempted murder after Sheerness assault
A man has been charged with attempted murder
Last updated 13th Feb 2026
A charge of attempted murder has been brought against a man following a serious assault in Sheerness.
Kent Police say they were called to the incident at a private property on the High Street, at 6.43pm on Wednesday 11 February 2026.
Officers attended the scene where a man in his 60s was found with head injuries.
He was taken to a London hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.
Investigators arrested a man later that evening and he was taken into custody.
Aidan Kirby, of Pentrich Avenue, Enfield, London, was charged with attempted murder on the following day.
The 31-year-old appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court and was remanded to a hearing at Maidstone Crown Court on Friday 13 March.
Police are urging anyone who may have seen the incident or have any information or CCTV to come forward.