A 24-year-old is held on attempted murder charges after a stabbing in Gillingham leaves a man hospitalised in serious condition.

A man, aged 24, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in Kent, which has left a man in his 40s in critical condition. The incident occurred on Tuesday at approximately 5:55pm in Sally Port Gardens, Gillingham. Police were called to the scene of a reported serious assault.

The victim, suffering from injuries consistent with stab wounds, was airlifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. His condition is described as serious, though authorities have not yet disclosed further details. Kent Police confirmed the arrest of a 24-year-old male in connection with the crime.

The stabbing took place near Brompton Barracks, which houses the British Army’s 1 Royal School of Military Engineering Regiment. Following the attack, police have cordoned off the area, and an ongoing presence can be expected as investigations continue.

The Ministry of Defence has acknowledged the incident but refrained from commenting further until the identity of the victim is verified.