A 52-year-old man has died after being stabbed inside a taxi in the seaside town of Ramsgate, Kent. A 21-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the attack, which took place at around 4.50am on Sunday.
Two men were found with stab wounds in the town: one in Harbour Street and one in Harbour Parade. The taxi, which had reportedly tried to speed away from the attack, became stuck on a concrete bollard in the town centre. One of the men is understood to have been the taxi driver.
Victims taken to hospital
Both men were taken to a local hospital, where the 52-year-old man found in Harbour Street was declared dead. The second victim, a 48-year-old man, has since been released from hospital.
The incident has prompted a response from the local mayor, Cllr Raushan Ara, who said she was shocked by what she described as the worst incident she had ever seen in the town.
Mayor calls for action
In a statement, Cllr Ara said: “I am shocked by the horrific incident that took place in our town last night on Harbour Street. It is the worst I have ever seen.
“We are calling on our MP, Polly Billington, to raise this matter in Westminster and to push for increased policing in our towns. Antisocial behaviour and drug-related issues are rising in our community and must be tackled to make Ramsgate a safer place for everyone.
“While local businesses are working hard to survive, incidents like this make our town feel unsafe for residents and for visitors who want to enjoy their time here.”
This is a breaking news story and more details are expected to follow.
