Gravesend man charged with trying to kill police officer

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a police officer was attacked in Gravesend.

It follows an incident on Wednesday when an officer suffered a stab wound to his arm, Kent Police said.

Kuran Gill, 30, of Sun Marsh Way, Gravesend, is accused of attacking the officer with a knife.

Mr Gill, who has also been charged with drugs offences and acquiring criminal property, is due to appear before Medway Magistrates' Court later.

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