A soldier in his 40s suffered multiple stab wounds during a shocking attack near Gillingham’s military barracks. The incident unfolded in the quiet neighborhood of Sally Port Gardens, leaving residents alarmed and rallying to provide immediate aid. Witnesses described hearing blood-curdling screams before rushing to help the victim, who was wearing military fatigues.
Emergency responders airlifted the soldier to a hospital, where he remains in serious but stable condition. Police arrested a 24-year-old suspect shortly after the attack, confirming the motivation was not terror-related.
Local heroes stepped up during the chaos, with some applying first aid to the victim. One resident described the experience as “traumatic,” while the victim’s wife was seen in visible distress. Military and political figures, including the Army’s Chief of General Staff, condemned the attack, calling for swift justice.
The investigation continues as the Gillingham community comes together to support the soldier and his family during this difficult time.
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