A British soldier is fighting for his life in hospital today after he was stabbed multiple times outside an Army barracks in Kent.
The victim,in his 40s,was attacked at around 6pm on Tuesday evening around 200 yards from Brompton Barracks in Gillingham.
Witnesses say he was attacked by a man in a ski mask wearing a NASA bomber jacket who arrived on a moped. While the motive is not yet known,police confirmed a 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
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07:43
If you're just joining us this morning,we will be providing live updates on an attack of a British Army serviceman near Brompton Barracks in Gillingham last night.
Here's what you need to know:
A British soldier was stabbed multiple times in broad daylight as he walked home in his uniform at around 6pm on TuesdayThe victim,who is in his 40s,is in a serious condition in hospital after he received injuries to his face and the rest of his body during the frenzied attack which lasted around 20 seconds.Horrified witnesses say the attacker was armed with two kitchen knives when he arrived on the scene in a ski mask after driving a moped. Police have arrested a 24-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder. They have not ruled out terrorism as a motive. Ministry of Defence sources say it is too soon to deduce any intentions lying behind the attack. Defence Secretary John Healey said the stabbing was 'shocking'.
We will bring you updates as and when we can on this developing story.
07:33
Horrified witnesses say the attacker was armed with two kitchen knives and stabbed the man repeatedly - the air filled with a 'blood-curdling scream'. After the assault,the soldier attempted to stagger back to his house despite his injuries.
But the attacker is alleged to have pursued him to carry out a second attack and was only stopped when the soldier's wife intervened.
Read more here:
How masked attacker 'looking for a soldier' stabbed British serviceman
The victim,was attacked at around 6pm on Tuesday evening around 200 yards from Brompton Barracks in Gillingham,Kent. Witnesses say he was attacked by a man in a ski mask.
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07:28
The victim,was repeatedly attacked with a knife in broad daylight yesterday as he walked in his uniform around 200 yards from Brompton Barracks in Gillingham.
Witnesses say he was attacked by a man in a ski mask wearing a NASA bomber jacket who arrived on a moped.
Stick with us throughout the day as we bring you the latest developments on the attack plus all the reaction.
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