A man has been charged with attempted murder over the stabbing of an army officer outside a barracks in Kent.
The soldier suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to hospital after the attack in Sally Port Gardens in Gillingham, which happened at 5:55 pm on Tuesday.
Anthony Esan, 24, was arrested following the incident and is due to appear in court on Thursday, Kent Police said in a statement.
“Detectives investigating the serious assault of a soldier in Gillingham have charged a man with attempted murder,” a spokesperson said. “Kent Police was called to Sally Port Gardens at around 5.55pm on Tuesday 23 July 2024 to a report that the victim, a man in his 40s, had suffered injuries consistent with stab wounds.
“He was taken to a hospital for treatment and his condition is currently described as serious but stable.
“Anthony Esan, 24, was arrested near his home address in Mooring Road, Rochester, at approximately 6.30pm the same day and has now been charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.
“He is due to appear at Medway Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 25 July.”
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