Attacker’s sentence reflects ‘premeditation’ against uniformed Army officer

Evening Standard

An Army officer who was repeatedly stabbed near a barracks in Kent has said his attacker’s life sentence reflects the “premeditation and planning involved” against him wearing British military uniform.Anthony Esan was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of seven years and 162 days, at Maidstone Crown Court – but will be detained in hospital for as long as necessary – for the knife attack on Lieutenant Colonel Mark Teeton in Sally Port Gardens, near Brompton Barracks, Chatham, on July 23 2024.

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00:12Put your hands on your head mate. Hand on your head. Do not move. Do not move that other hand.

00:26We welcome the sentence that has been handed to my attacker today, as it reflects the incredible bank of evidence

00:32gathered by the police and presented by our barrister of the premeditation and planning involved in the attack against myself,

00:40an officer wearing British military uniform.

00:44Knife attacks do not just impact the victim, they impact the families and communities where attacks occur.

00:50We feel the pain caused by every knife attack that we see on the news and our thoughts will always

00:57be with those affected.

01:00We are immensely proud of our daughters for their strength and resilience and thankful for the amazing friends and family

01:08who have provided immense support over the last 18 months.

01:12I won't be taking any questions. Thank you.

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