A 17-year-old teenager has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a violent stabbing at the Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara in Gravesend.
Police were called to the religious site just after 8pm on Thursday, July 11, prompting a large police response in the area.
Two people were injured in the attack. Fortunately, their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, and both are receiving treatment locally.
An air ambulance landed on nearby playing fields at Saddington Street to provide urgent medical assistance to the victims. Emergency crews worked quickly to stabilise those hurt during the incident.
Police have established cordons on Trinity Road and Khalsa Avenue to secure the scene and keep residents away while investigations continue. Authorities have confirmed they are not seeking any additional suspects at this time.
A Kent Police spokesperson said: “Kent Police was called at 8:10 pm on July 11 to a disturbance at a Gurdwara on Saddington Street, Gravesend. Two people sustained injuries that are not life-threatening and are being treated locally. A 17-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Officers remain on scene while enquiries continue and are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident.”
Originally published by UKNIP.
