Tunbridge Wells Hospital stabbing: Security guard injured by patient

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Police outside Tunbridge Wells Hospital
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The attack happened at Tunbridge Wells Hospital

A suspect has been arrested after a security guard at a hospital was stabbed in the face, police said.

The victim was attacked by a patient at Tunbridge Wells Hospital in Tonbridge Road just after 06:00 BST.

He suffered facial injuries "consistent with stab wounds", and has been discharged from care, Kent Police added.

A suspect has been arrested and is now under the care of medical professionals.

A hospital spokesperson said the premises is "open as usual".

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