Police investigating a stabbing have arrested a teenage boy after a man in his 30s was airlifted to a London hospital.

Officers were called at about 3.30pm yesterday to a report a man had been seriously assaulted in Foord Road, Folkestone.

Emergency services were scrambled to the scene, with an air ambulance landing at the Folkestone Warren nature reserve.

A man in his 30s was airlifted to a London hospital with a stab wound, which is not believed to be life-threatening.

Police say a 17-year-old boy was arrested today on suspicion of assault.

He remains in custody while the investigation continues.

Detectives are urging anyone who saw the incident or has any information to call police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/71735/25.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or by using the online form.