Soldier in 'serious' condition in hospital after horror attack near barracks

A soldier is in a "serious" condition in hospital after being stabbed near to a Kent army barracks in a horror attack.

The victim, aged in his 40s, was set upon in Sally Port Gardens in Gillingham at around 6pm last night (Tues).

The site of the stabbing is close to Brompton Barracks - the home of the Royal School of Military Engineering Regiment.

It is understood the soldier was living in military accommodation in the street.

A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder over the incident.

A witness described seeing a man pull up on a moped before attacking the soldier - claiming he was stabbed multiple times.