Three teenagers arrested following a double stabbing in Canterbury have been released on police bail.

It follows an incident in Plumpton Walk on Thursday night when two 21-year-old male victims were knifed.

Both were taken to a local hospital for treatment to their wounds which are not thought to have been life threatening.

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Three suspects, aged 17, 18 and 19, were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm following the incident which happened around 8.20pm.

They were released the following day on police bail until June 15.

Police, forensics teams and ambulance crews descended on the area following the report, and the force helicopter circled overhead as officers hunted the suspects.

One neighbour said there were people riding around on bikes.

Melvin Baumback, 71, of Starle Close said: “There was lots of activity and police in the area for a good few hours.”

Another neighbour, who asked not to be named, said: "I have lived here for 23 years and it has got worse over the last few.

"Drug dealing is happening all of the time - and the police know about it."

Gwen Evans has lived in Starle Close for 37 years.

“The area has changed a lot," she said. "We get a lot of people rowing in the blocks over the road and the police turn up. I just keep myself to myself.

“Years ago everyone used to know each other but now I don’t know anyone around here anymore.”

Officers remained at the scene the following morning, where an alleyway was cordoned off.

The police activity took place at the same time fire crews tackled a blaze a few hundred yards away, although the incidents were not linked.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting reference number ZY/021340/17.