Police descended on a Kent shopping centre after reports a woman had her throat slit in the car park.
Stunned shoppers watched as police cars arrived at the Dockside Outlet Centre in Chatham on Thursday morning following reports a woman had been assaulted.
One witness wrote on Facebook that the woman had her throat cut as she sat in her car.
He said: “Just pulling into Dockside Chatham, 10 police cars race past with flashing lights, as I've locked the door I hear shouting and commotion.
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“The next bay opposite to me there's a man covered in blood being restrained by officers."
Another woman claimed the man had blood “up to his elbows” following the incident.
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A spokesman for Kent Police said: “Kent Police is currently attending the dockside area, Maritime Way in Chatham following a report of a serious assault.
“Officers were called at 11.03am on Thursday, June 29, following reports a woman had been injured.
“A man has been arrested at the scene in connection with the incident.
“Officers do not believe there to be any further threat to the public.”