A blind man was taken to hospital after being wounded in Gravesend.

Police were called to St Hilda's Way at about 1.40pm yesterday.

Unconfirmed reports from neighbours suggest the man suffered a stab wound.

The air ambulance landed close to Westcourt primary school and flew the 56-year-old to a London hospital.

South East Coast Ambulance said it sent an ambulance along with two cars in addition to the air ambulance.

One neighbour, who did not want to be named, claimed the man was assaulted after opening his front door.

He suffered abdomen injuries but his condition is understood not to be life-threatening.

Kent Police said officers continue to make inquiries.