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Officer Stabbed: Man Pleads Guilty
8 Jan
Summary
- Man admits attempted murder of Army officer.
- Attack occurred outside Brompton Barracks.
- Suspect pleaded guilty to attempted murder and weapons possession.
Anthony Esan, 25, has admitted to the attempted murder of Army officer Lieutenant Colonel Mark Teeton. The brutal attack occurred on July 23, 2024, when Lt Col Teeton was repeatedly stabbed outside Brompton Barracks in Chatham, Kent. Esan appeared via video-link from Broadmoor Hospital, pleading guilty to attempted murder and possession of two bladed weapons.
Lt Col Teeton, a chartered engineer and course manager within the Corps of Royal Engineers, suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized. He was present in court to witness the guilty pleas entered by his attacker. The attack involved Esan allegedly running up behind the officer, pulling him to the ground, and stabbing him before fleeing on a moped, leaving several knives behind.
Investigations into Esan's mental health and fitness to plead had caused delays in the case. He is scheduled for sentencing at Maidstone Crown Court between February 9 and 11. Meanwhile, a GoFundMe campaign has raised nearly £50,000 to support Lt Col Teeton and his family.
