A man was left with injuries to his arms and head after he was assaulted in his home.

A woman and teenage boy have been charged following the alleged attack in Clyde Street, Sheerness, on Sunday at about 10.30pm.

Shona Nethercote, aged 45, of James Street, Sheerness, was arrested the following day and charged with causing actual bodily harm and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.

The 16-year-old from Minster, who cannot be named because of his age, was also charged with the same offences.

They were both bailed to appear at Medway Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, August 8.