Knife Attack in Gillingham Park Sparks Police Hunt

Man Slashed in Broad Daylight

Police are on the lookout for witnesses after a chilling knife attack in Gillingham Park. On 19 July 2020, between 7.30pm and 8.30pm, a man in his 30s was strolling through the park near Brasenose Road and Oxford Road when two men on an off-road bike nearly collided with him.

Without warning, one of the riders jumped off and slashed the victim’s face and arm with a knife before hopping back onto the bike and fleeing. The injured man called for help and was rushed to a local hospital, where he received treatment and was later discharged.

Police Description of Suspects

  • Attacker: Around 6ft tall, slim build, mousey blonde short hair. Wearing a khaki tracksuit with a dark stripe across chest and legs, black trainers, and carrying a black bag.
  • Driver: About 5ft 8in, medium build, brown hair. Clad in a black hooded jacket and grey jogging bottoms.

Both suspects are described as white men in their 30s. The off-road bike is green, black, and white.

Police Appeal for Information

Kent Police urge anyone who saw the incident or has any information to come forward immediately. Call 01634 792209 quoting reference 46/124515/20.

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