Podcast: Young security guard assaulted by "wild" patient at Maidstone Hospital fears she may never work in industry again

A young security guard who was seriously injured by a “wild” patient in a hospital ward fears she may never return to her job.

Lou Wicks was attacked by an intoxicated man as she and her colleagues tried to restrain him in the emergency department of Maidstone Hospital.

Also in today’s podcast, a young man allegedly murdered on his 25th birthday has been described as a “beloved son” whose “memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him”.

Robert Else was discovered with injuries consistent with stab wounds at a house in Eythorne last Thursday – one man has been arrested and charged.

A family from Snodland say all their possessions and memories have been lost, after a devastating fire at their home.

The blaze broke out in the property on Gassons Road a week ago – you can hear from dad Adam who says they’ve had to throw everything away even their son’s toys.

Campaigners near Gravesend say it's vital a stretch of greenbelt isn't lost to housing - as plans emerge for a new estate.

Developers say they want to build 154 properties on agricultural land in Istead Rise – so far, more than 1,300 people have objected.

And in football, Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth admitted he let rip at half-time after a first-half horror show against Bromley on Saturday.

He was fuming with his side’s poor defending as the League 2 leaders raced into a 3-0 lead within 28 minutes at Priestfield before going on to complete a 4-1 victory.

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