Man admits knife attack on soldier near barracks
Summary
A man named Anthony Esan has admitted to trying to murder a British Army officer, Lt Col Mark Teeton, in a knife attack near a barracks in Kent, England. The attack happened in July 2024, and Lt Col Teeton was hospitalized but has since been discharged.Key Facts
- Anthony Esan, 25, pleaded guilty to attempted murder.
- The victim, Lt Col Mark Teeton, was attacked near Brompton Barracks in Chatham on 23 July 2024.
- After the attack, police arrested Esan near his home in Rochester within about 25 minutes.
- The legal proceedings faced delays due to concerns about Esan's mental health.
- Lt Col Teeton suffered serious injuries but was discharged from the hospital in August.
- A fundraiser collected nearly £50,000 to aid Lt Col Teeton and his family.
- Lt Col Teeton expressed gratitude for the public's support during his recovery.
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