Two people were stabbed in a shocking attack at GothInk Studio on Lower Bridge Street, Canterbury, on Monday afternoon. Armed police quickly swarmed the scene after the victims were discovered with stab wounds.
The emergency response was dramatic, with two air ambulances and two land ambulances rushing to the location. Kent Police officers sealed off the area, turning the usually busy street into a crime scene.
Detectives from the Kent and Essex Major Crime Team arrived later on Monday evening to take over the investigation. The studio was covered with blue and green tarps over its windows as the veteran crime squad worked to piece together what led to the brutal attack just yards from the iconic Canterbury Cathedral.
A local resident shared chilling details, claiming that a man fatally stabbed his girlfriend before attempting to take his own life. However, no arrests have been confirmed at this time, leaving the community in shock.
Emergency services and police continue to investigate the incident. Officers and paramedics were seen placing oxygen cylinders, first aid kits, and other medical supplies outside the studio while forensic teams combed the scene for clues.
Kent Police issued a statement: “Kent Police are currently attending premises in Lower Bridge Street, Canterbury, following reports of two people found with injuries. Officers and the South East Coast Ambulance Service were called at around 5.20pm on Monday 11 April 2022. The road remains closed between St George’s roundabout and Burgate while enquiries continue to establish the circumstances.”
This violent stabbing has sent shockwaves through the heart of Canterbury, raising urgent questions as police work to uncover the full story behind the attack.
Originally published by UKNIP.
