The horrifying incident took place outside Brompton Barracks between Chatham and Gillingham in Kent around 6pm today, with the assailant reportedly armed with two knives
A soldier is fighting for his life after a horrifying knife attack outside a British Army base. The terrifying incident reportedly occurred outside Brompton Barracks between Chatham and Gillingham in Kent, around 6pm today, with the attacker allegedly wielding two knives.
The masked assailant then began repeatedly stabbing the soldier. According to The Sun, the attacker was wearing a ski mask and a NASA bomber jacket. The British Army has this morning released a statement and have sadly confirmed a soldier sustained serious injuries in a stabbing near Brompton Barracks.
Kent Police confirmed they were called to a serious assault in Gillingham, adding the victim was a man in his 40s.
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