A man has been taken to hospital with stab wounds following a serious assault in a town centre.

Police were called to King Street in Gravesend following reports a man in his 20s was attacked by two other men.

It happened at around 10.30pm on Monday and they are alleged to have chased the man before one of the suspects used a weapon to cause two stab injuries to his back.

Following the incident the victim was taken to a local hospital for medical attention before being discharged.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses to the serious assault to come forward.

The suspects are described as two black men, both wearing dark clothing. It is believed they were known to the victim.

Yesterday, a 21-year-old local man was arrested in connection with the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police on 01634 792209 quoting 46/148762/22.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form on their website.

He was later bailed pending further investigation and enquiries into the incident are continuing.

Detective Inspector Pete Smith of north Kent CID said: "We appealing for anyone who witnessed this incident to contact our appeal line.

"We would also like to hear from anyone who saw a black Vauxhall Corsa in the King Street area, and are asking motorists with dashcam and residents with CCTV to check for footage that may assist."