Podcast: Folkestone doorman who was left with 'horrific' injuries following an assault say he was 'robbed' of the chance to face his attacker in court
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Monday, 24 August 2026 - 17 minutes
A Folkestone doorman says an assault at work has changed his life and left him feeling badly let down by the justice system.
Jonathon Proctor suffered serious leg injuries while working at the Old Cigar and Olive in November 2024.
Last month, his attacker admitted causing actual bodily harm and was ordered to pay compensation, but Jonathan says he wasn't told about the sentencing hearing.
Also in today's podcast, police investigating a double stabbing in Ramsgate have now launched a murder investigation after one man died.
Two victims were found in Harbour Street and Harbour Parade in the early hours of yesterday.
A young woman from Herne Bay is warning others to make sure they know the potential side effects of steroid creams, after she was left with a severe skin condition.
Sophie Cooper had been prescribed cream for eczema, but says she was never verbally warned about something called TSW, or topical steroid withdrawal.
The 21-year-old has almost 17,000 followers on TikTok and has been sharing her story.
A charity shop in Maidstone abandoned during the pandemic has been transformed into a new home.
Save the Children were operating out of the Grade II listed building on Union Street - and even hosted Princess Anne during a royal visit in 2017.
And in sport, Gillingham have picked up their first point of the season.
They're game away to Fleetwood Town on Saturday ended goalless. Hear from boss Gareth Ainsworth who spoke to us after the final whistle.
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