A man has been stabbed near a student block in a late-night attack.

A number of officers and emergency service vehicles were at the scene in Jeffery Street, Gillingham, at around 8.15pm.

The pavement behind Wilko was sealed off after a man, in his 20s, was left with puncture wounds following an assault.

One eyewitness said officers put a road block in place and divert cars.

She said: "We saw sirens outside and went to look and there was a police car each side of the crossing and they were diverting cars to go down James Street."

Police spokesman Jo Pattison said: "Police were called just before 8.15pm on Monday to reports a man had been assaulted in Jeffery Street, Gillingham.

"Officers attended the scene together with the ambulance service where a man in his 20s suffered puncture wounds consistent with being stabbed.

"He was taken to a local hospital and later discharged."

One mum who lives on the street and wishes to remain anonymous through fear if reprisal said: "Crime around here is getting worse. I have a 13-year-old autistic son and am scared for him to leave the house."

Witnesses or anyone with information should call Kent Police on 01634 792209 quoting reference 46/39957/20.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or using the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.

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