Stabbing of soldier outside barracks was 'vicious and deliberate', court hears
Summary
A man named Anthony Esan admitted in court to trying to kill a soldier, Lt Col Mark Teeton, with a knife outside barracks in Chatham, UK. The attack, described as "vicious and deliberate," left the soldier seriously injured and required emergency surgery. The court discussed Esan's interest in knives and his previous failed attempts to join the Army.Key Facts
- Anthony Esan attacked Lt Col Mark Teeton with a knife outside Brompton Barracks.
- Esan pleaded guilty to attempting murder and possessing two knives.
- The attack happened on July 23, 2024.
- Lt Col Teeton suffered serious injuries and needed emergency surgery but survived.
- Witnesses and the victim's wife described the attack as harrowing.
- Esan had an interest in knives and had previously tried and failed to join the Army.
- Before the attack, Esan watched a documentary and searched online for information about other knife attacks.
- Esan's mother was misled about his whereabouts on the day of the attack.
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