Man airlifted to hospital after ‘serious stabbing’ incident near army barracks

A heavy emergency service presence is in the area.

A man believed to be a British soldier has been rushed to hospital following a knife attack outside an army base.

The man was found injured 200m away from Brompton Barracks in Chatham, Kent, at around 6pm.

Witnesses near the scene reported a man was armed with two kitchen knives and set upon the victim.

A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, Kent Police confirmed.

Photos from social media showed a heavy emergency service presence in the area following the stabbing.

The Ministry of Defence said: ‘We are aware of an emerging incident in the Chatham area which may have involved a soldier.

‘As the circumstances are currently under investigation by Kent Police, we cannot comment further.’

A spokesperson for Kent Police said: ‘Kent Police was called at around 5.55pm on Tuesday 23 July 2024 to a report of a serious assault in Sally Port Gardens, Gillingham.

‘A man in his 40s suffered injuries consistent with stab wounds and was taken to hospital for treatment. His condition is currently described as serious.

‘Officers attended and at around 6.20pm they arrested a 24-year-old man 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.

‘Residents are advised to expect an ongoing police presence in the area.’

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