Teen held over 'religiously-aggravated' gurdwara attack

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a religiously-aggravated public order offence after two women were injured at a gurdwara in Gravesend.

Kent Police said it was called to Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara in Saddington Street at 20:10 BST on Thursday.

It added that it was reported "a male had entered the location and attempted to assault those in attendance while armed with a bladed weapon".

No-one was seriously injured during the incident, but the two women required medical attention for cuts and bruises.

The force said it had recovered a bladed weapon from the scene, and was not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident at the Sikh place of worship.

Det Supt Ian Dyball said it was being treated as an "isolated incident".

"Patrols will remain in the area for reassurance and we thank the community for their ongoing support and assistance."

Officers remained outside the building on Friday morning while inquiries were ongoing.

Gravesham MP Dr Lauren Sullivan said she was "shocked and saddened" by the incident and thanked the emergency services for their "swift" response.

"My thoughts are with those hurt, their family, and the community," she wrote on X.