Man arrested after elderly woman attacked with scissors in Chatham
The woman in her 80s was taken to hospital for injuries caused by stab wounds
Last updated 16th Mar 2026
A man has been charged following a serious assault in Chatham, which left a woman in her 80s with injuries consistent with stab wounds.
Police were called just after 2pm on Saturday 14 March to reports of a woman being attacked with scissors outside a private property on The Chase.
The elderly woman was taken to hospital for further treatment to her injuries that are not thought to be life threatening.
A man was also reportedly assaulted by the suspect, who was unknown to the victims, before officers located and arrested him at 2.31pm.
25-year-old Orlando Foster, from Gillingham, has been charged with wounding with intent, causing actual bodily harm and making threats with a bladed weapon in public.
He has been remanded in custody.
Foster will appear at Medway Magistrates' Court on Monday 16 March.