Army says uniforms can still be worn in public despite stabbing attack on officer

The Army's policy on wearing uniforms has not changed in the wake of the stabbing of a Royal Engineers officer – uniforms may still be worn in public.

However, the policy also states that personnel may choose not to wear uniform if this would be impractical or unsafe for service reasons or security considerations.

Policy details on the wearing of uniforms were confirmed following the attack on Lieutenant Colonel Mark Teeton on Tuesday.

He was wearing military uniform, believed to be standard Multi-Terrain Pattern (MTP) camouflage, when he was stabbed several times near Brompton Barracks in Gillingham, Kent.

Lt Col Teeton remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital.

Anthony Esan, 24, has been remanded in custody after being charged with attempted murder.

Esan, who was arrested near his home in nearby Rochester, is also accused of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.