Dad Stabbed in Children’s Playground While Watching Over Kids
A young father was stabbed multiple times in a shocking attack at a children’s play area in Maidstone. Paramedics and air ambulance doctors rushed to treat him after the brutal assault.
Chaos at Parkwood Rec Near School
The 20-something dad was attacked on Sunday evening at the Parkwood Rec play area on Bicknor Road while supervising his one-year-old child. The park, situated just outside Holy 1 primary school, was immediately locked down by police.
Massive Emergency Response and Manhunt Underway
- Police, armed units, and dog squads swarmed the scene around 10pm on May 22.
- Kent, Sussex, and Surrey air ambulance teams landed on the park to provide urgent medical aid.
- The victim was airlifted to a London hospital with stab wounds.
The attacker is believed to be a local man. A 57-year-old suspect was arrested and is now in police custody, but officers have launched a wider manhunt for other possible suspects.
Family Frantic at the Scene
The victim’s family arrived soon after the stabbing and were spotted speaking with officers. Meanwhile, a large crime scene remains in place as police continue their investigations.
Kent Police confirmed they were called at 9.56pm Sunday after reports of an assault near Bicknor Road. They say a 57-year-old man was arrested in connection with the stabbing and remains in custody as enquiries continue.
