Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 24th July 2024, at 10:30hrs
A British Army Soldier has been rushed to hospital where he remains in a serious condition following a stabbing in Gillingham.
The incident happened yesterday evening in Sally Port Gardens at around 5.55pm. The soldier who was in uniform was close to his home not too far away from Brompton Barracks.
A man was later arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
In an update released, Kent Police said,
“An investigation has been launched following reports of a serious assault in Gillingham.
Kent Police was called at around 5.55pm on Tuesday 23 July 2024 to reports a man in his 40s had suffered injuries consistent with stab wounds in Sally Port Gardens.
The victim was taken to hospital where his condition is described as serious.
Officers attended the scene and at approximately 6.20pm a 24-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
A cordon is currently in place around the scene of the incident and enquiries to establish the circumstances are ongoing.
Local residents can expect to see an ongoing police presence in the area.
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