A teenager has been arrested after a man was stabbed in the back.

A man in his 60s was taken to hospital following the allegedly unprovoked attack in Gravesend town centre.

The victim was walking with another man in Queen Street when he was reportedly approached from behind by another man.

The offender fled the scene after stabbing the man, who suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested today on suspicion of wounding with intent, and released on bail until January 4 while the investigation continues.

The attack happened between 10pm and 11pm on Thursday, November 3.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 01474 366149 quoting crime reference XY/043848/16, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.