Police were scrambled to a pub after a suspected assault where a man was taken to hospital.

The Joiners Arms in High Street, West Malling, was closed for the night after being taped off following the incident shortly after 5.30pm yesterday.

Witnesses described seeing four police cars at the scene and an ambulance.

The victim was taken to a London hospital following the incident in the venue.

Police said they are investigating what happened.

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