Podcast: Rochester man detained in psychiatric hospital after stabbing Lt Col Mark Teeton near Brompton Barracks

A schizophrenic man who repeatedly stabbed a soldier in a “vicious, deliberate attack” has been handed a life sentence.The Rochester man tried to kill Lt Col Mark Teeton near Brompton Barracks in July 2024, after his mental health deteriorated and he started to have “murderous fantasies.”Also in today’s podcast, the Reform UK Kent County Council budget passed amid warnings from the opposition and a senior officer about its risks.It went through by 48 votes to 26, with one abstention, to applause, whistles and a standing ovation after a meeting lasting eight hours.There'll be no road access to a Kent village overnight this weekend, as work's being carried out to replace a level crossing.Residents on the Isle of Grain have raised concerns about being "cut off" – we’ve spoken to Network Rail about the work and the impacts it’ll have.A project aimed at tackling underage vape sales is being launched in Maidstone today.It's the next phase of Local Vape Action, which sees Trading Standards and Kent Police work with retailers to drive compliance and protect young people.And in football, it's another long trip north for Gillingham in league two this weekend.They travel to take on Crewe Alexandra who're four places above them in the league two table with both sides are pushing for the play-offs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.