Two women are in hospital with “life-threatening” injuries following a stabbing this afternoon.

Police and paramedics – including the air ambulance – were called following a report of an assault at a property in Ellson Close, in Newtown, Ashford, at 1.43pm.

Two women had injuries consistent with stab wounds, which are believed to be life-threatening, police said.

One woman was taken to the William Harvey Hospital, while the second was taken to a London hospital.

No arrests have been made at this time, and police remain at the scene carrying out inquiries.

Ellson Close has been taped off and is being guarded by an officer.

Anyone with information is urged to call 01843 222289 quoting reference 02-0667.