Police officer stabbed in Kent airlifted to hospital in 'serious condition' in hospital as suspect arrested

16 June 2023, 15:28 | Updated: 16 June 2023, 15:34

A police officer was stabbed in Maidstone
A police officer was stabbed in Maidstone. Picture: Google/Alamy

By Kit Heren

A police officer has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Kent.

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The wounded man was part of a group of officers going to an address in Albion Place in Maidstone on Thursday evening when he was attacked.

The officer was airlifted to a hospital in London, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

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The incident took place at an address in Maidstone
The incident took place at an address in Maidstone. Picture: Google Street View

A 48-year-old man from Maidstone has been arrested.

Officers continue to investigate.

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