A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a soldier was stabbed in Kent.
The incident happened shortly before 6pm on Tuesday at Sally Port Gardens, Gillingham, near Brompton Barracks, the headquarters of the British Army’s 1st Regiment, Royal School of Military Engineering.
In a statement, an army spokesperson said: “We are very sorry to confirm that a soldier has been seriously injured in an attack in Chatham, Kent.
“Our thoughts are with the soldier and his family and we ask that their privacy is respected at this difficult time.
“We will continue to work closely with Kent Police to understand what happened and support the investigation. Anyone who witnessed the attack or has relevant information should contact Kent Police.”
Kent Police said the victim, aged in his 40s, suffered injuries consistent with stab wounds.
His condition is currently described as serious.
