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Woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after knife attack in Biggin Street, Dover

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly attacking another woman unknown to her in a town centre with a large kitchen knife.

The attack happened at about 10.10pm on Friday (January 17) in Biggin Street, Dover, leaving the victim with injuries to her back.

Biggin Street in Dover, where a woman was arrested for attempted murder. Picture: Google
Biggin Street in Dover, where a woman was arrested for attempted murder. Picture: Google

It is reported the victim, aged in her 50s, was attacked with the weapon by a stranger as she was walking along the road.

Security staff at a nearby pub intervened and managed to disarm and restrain the suspect, a 47-year-old woman, until police arrived.

The victim suffered injuries to her back and was taken to hospital, though has now been discharged.

Detective Chief Inspector 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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