Man charged after army officer stabbed near barracks in Kent
Police have said the victim - in his 40s - is in a serious but stable condition after being airlifted to hospital.
Thursday 25 July 2024 11:29, UK
A man has been charged after an army officer was stabbed near a barracks in Gillingham in Kent.
Anthony Esan, 24, was arrested after the attack on Lieutenant Colonel Mark Teeton at around 5.55pm on Tuesday which took place in Sally Port Gardens - near Brompton Barracks, headquarters of the 1 Royal School of Military Engineering Regiment.
He has been charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.
Esan was pictured arriving at Medway Magistrates' Court today.
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Police said a man was reported to have left the scene on a motorcycle after the stabbing.
The arrest took place on Mooring Road in Rochester at around 6.30pm.
Kent Police said the victim - in his 40s - is in a serious but stable condition after being airlifted to hospital.