Man charged with nine offences after New Romney collision

Emergency services were called on Friday night Credit: PA

A 24-year-old man has been charged with nine offences following a collision in New Romney which damaged an historic pub.

At 9.52pm on Friday 24 November Kent Police was called to a report that a vehicle had collided with the Grade II listed Cinque Ports Arms and a group of people in New Romney High Street.

Four victims reported injuries at the time, with three men taken to a local hospital for treatment to injuries that have not been reported to be life threatening.

The pub's damaged door. Credit: PA

James Bates, of Blenheim Road in New Romney, was arrested on suspicion of assault and on 25 November he was charged with:

  • Grievous bodily harm with intent,

  • Causing serious injury by dangerous driving,

  • Six counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm,

  • Assault by beating.

He has been remanded in custody to appear at Medway Magistrates’ Court on Monday 27 November.

Officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the incident and are urging anyone with further information to get in touch.