Kent stabbing: Police swoop in as teen boy rushed to hospital after high street incident
A TEENAGE boy has been rushed to hospital after a suspected stabbing near a Tesco supermarket in Gravesend, Kent.
Kent Police were called at around 11pmon Thursday following reports of a disturbance on New Road in the town centre. A 17-year-old boy received treatment at the scene for an injury consistent with a stab wound. He was taken to hospital and has since been discharged. Officers arrested a 37-year-old man at Gillingham railway station a short time later in connection with the incident.
New Road jct Garrick Street #Gravesend is currently cordened off due to a serious incident. CSI in attendance. CAD 11-1803 SFL pic.twitter.com/rqzyz5bvJ3
— Kent Police Gravesham (@KentPoliceGrav) August 12, 2022
They also seized a "multi-tool containing a knife".
The man has been taken into custody as police continue their inquiries.
A police cordon was put in place at the scene across a selection of New Road restricting access to the High Street.
Kent Police said in a statement: "Kent Police was called at around 11pm on Thursday 11 August 2022 to a report of a disturbance in New Road, Gravesend.
"Officers attended and a 17-year-old boy received treatment at the scene for an injury consistent with a stab wound.
"He was later taken to hospital but has since been discharged.
"A 37-year-old man from Medway was arrested at Gillingham railway station a short time later in connection with the incident.
"Officers also seized a multi-tool containing a knife.
"The suspect, who is believed to be known to the victim, was also taken to hospital for treatment to minor facial injuries.
"He has since been taken into custody as enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident continue."