Attempted murder arrest after knife attack
GoogleA woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a knife attack in Dover.
Emergency services were called after a woman in her 50s was attacked with a large kitchen knife as she was walking in Biggin Street at 22:10 GMT on Friday, Kent Police said.
Security staff at a nearby pub intervened and disarmed and restrained the suspect until police arrived, the force added.
The victim was treated at hospital for injuries to her back and has since been discharged.
A 47-year-old woman was arrested and taken into custody.
The suspect was unknown to the victim, police added.
Det Ch Insp Bev Morrison said: "This was a horrific incident and our thoughts remain with the victim who thankfully suffered no serious harm.
"I would like to commend the courageous actions of those who bravely intervened, and who without hesitation and no thoughts for their own safety put themselves at risk."
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