A man in his 40s suffered a suspected stab wound in an assault in Gillingham last night.

Paramedics were called to Randolph Road in the town centre at about 10.10pm.

He was taken to King’s College Hospital, London by ambulance. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

An ambulance service spokesman, said: “He remained fully conscious. He was treated as a priority case.”

A 54-year-old man from Gillingham was arrested on suspicion of assault and remains in police custody.