Kent man charged with attempted murder after suspected knife attack

The victim remains in a stable condition in hospital

Author: Isabella HudsonPublished 27th Jan 2025

A suspect has been charged with attempted murder following a reported knife assault in Gillingham.

Kent Police was called to the incident at a residential property in the town, at around 2.25pm on Saturday (25 January).

Patrols and South East Coast Ambulance Service attended the scene where a man in his late teens was treated for suspected stab wounds.

He was taken to a London hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

A man who is known to the victim was arrested and taken into custody.

Jamie Goodege, of Fourth Avenue, Gillingham, was later charged with attempted murder.

The 21 year old was remanded in custody to appear before Medway Magistrates' Court today (27 January).

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