Several knives seized after attack on army officer -. As motive for stabbing ‘unknown’ Police said the motive for the attack is currently unknown, and added they are “exploring the possibility that it may be mental health-related” and that “a number of knives have been seized”.Huge scream’
A woman said she heard a “huge scream”, ran to her window and saw the attacker stabbing the soldier on the ground before escaping on a moped.
Kent Police said the victim – in his 40s – is in a serious but stable condition after being airlifted to hospital.
Another witness said he saw a man in “cream camouflage” motionless on the ground after the attack.
“I came out on the street, went over to the corner. It was a minute and a half after the incident, there were already 10 people around the body,” said Alex Reynolds.
