A TONBRIDGE man has appeared in court in connection with an attack that left a man in hospital.

Billy Eastwood appeared before Crawley magistrates, alongside co-defendant George Harbour, last Wednesday, following an alleged incident at the Centaur Social Club in Langley Green in West Sussex.

rcnks090309f ks Centaur Social Club, Martyrs Avenue Langley Green, Crawley. The club was attacked by a large group of asian thigs on friday night who smashed the windows and threatened party go-ers with knives. Seen here with some of the projectiles used is Entertainment Officer Robert Mcrae who was there on the night.

Eastwood, 33, of The Paddock, Tonbridge, was charged with three counts of Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH).

Harbour, 28, of West End, in Brasted, was charged with two counts of GBH.

The charges relate to an incident in which a 27-year-old man was allegedly hit with a "metal implement" at the club in Martyrs Avenue.

The victim remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition and officers have now located his next of kin.

The police previously believed the victim to be a 30-year-old Polish national.

However, having established contact with the man's family, it has now been confirmed he is a 27-year-old Ukrainian national who was living in Crawley at the time of the incident.

Eastwood and Harbour were remanded in custody and are due to appear at Lewes Crown Court on November 12.