A 21-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a brutal knife attack in Gillingham.

Knife Assault Rocks Quiet Gillingham Street

Kent Police rushed to a home in Gillingham around 2:25pm on Saturday, 25 January 2025, following reports of a stabbing. Emergency crews, including the South East Coast Ambulance Service, found a teenage victim suffering serious stab wounds.

Victim Stable After Swift Hospital Transfer

The injured man, in his late teens, was quickly taken to a London hospital. Police confirmed he is now in a stable condition.

Suspect in Custody

Jamie Goodege, 21, from Fourth Avenue, Gillingham, who knew the victim, was arrested at the scene. He has been charged with attempted murder and was remanded in custody. He is set to appear at Medway Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 27 January 2025.

Investigation Ongoing – Police Seek Witnesses

Kent Police continue to investigate the attack and are urging anyone with information to come forward.

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