A MAN from Orpington has been arrested after an off-duty police officer was stabbed in Strood.  

The incident happened during the early hours of July 18 in Commercial Road. 

A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident. 

Officers say the victim was visiting a nearby takeaway, where the suspect was involved in a verbal altercation.  

The officer was airlifted to a London hospital with serious injuries. 

He has since been discharged.  

Anyone who witnessed the assault or has information can call 01634 792209 and quote reference 18-0075.  

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.  

A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “Officers investigating a stabbing of an off-duty police officer have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with the incident. 

“The man, who is from Orpington, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. 

“The arrest follows an assault which took place in Commercial Road, Strood, during the early hours of Monday 18 July 2022. 

“It is reported that the victim had been visiting a nearby takeaway prior to the incident, where the suspect was involved in a verbal altercation. 

“Following the incident, the officer was airlifted to a London hospital with serious injuries. He has since been discharged. 

“Anyone who witnessed the assault or has information can call 01634 792209, quoting reference 18-0075. 

“You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form on their website here.” 

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