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A British soldier is believed to have been rushed to hospital by air ambulance after a ‘severe stabbing’ near an Military barracks this night.
The person, who’s in his 40s, was discovered critically injured lower than 200 metres from Brompton Barracks in Chatham, Kent, at round 6pm.
In line with sources he was strolling to his home near the Military base when an altercation came about involving one other man in Sally Port Gardens.
The motive is unknown, however police have confirmed a 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of tried homicide.
Pictures posted on social media present a heavy emergency companies presence, with police automobiles and officers in forensics gear working behind a cordon.
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Cops and paramedics stand within the highway subsequent to a police automobile following the intense assault
The incident came about in Sally Port Gardens, near Bromtpon Barracks in Gillingham this night
An air ambulance was seen touchdown in Nice Strains Heritage Park, which lies subsequent to the scene of the incident.
The Ministry of Defence stated: ‘We’re conscious of an rising incident within the Chatham space which can have concerned a soldier.
‘Because the circumstances are at present beneath investigation by Kent Police, we can’t remark additional.’
A spokesperson for Kent Police stated: ‘Kent Police was referred to as at round 5.55pm on Tuesday 23 July 2024 to a report of a severe assault in Sally Port Gardens, Gillingham.
‘A person in his 40s suffered accidents in step with stab wounds and was taken to hospital for remedy. His situation is at present described as severe.
‘Officers attended and at round 6.20pm they arrested a 24-year-old man on suspicion of tried homicide.
‘A cordon is at present in place across the scene of the incident and enquiries to ascertain the circumstances are ongoing.
‘Residents are suggested to anticipate an ongoing police presence within the space.’
The incident came about in Sally Port Gardens (pictured), which lies lower than 200 metres from Brompton Barracks
Brompton Barracks is the house of the Royal College of Army Engineering Regiment. A lot of its troopers dwell adjoining to the bottom in military households lodging.
The Mail understands the wounded officer was strolling alone from the barracks. In line with military sources he was carrying uniform on the time. The assault occurred in daylight.
MailOnline has contacted South East Coast Ambulance Service for additional data.
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