Police have made an arrest after a man was seriously injured in a town centre assault in the early hours.

Ramsgate High Street was sealed off by police for almost 12 hours following the attack at around 3am.

Officers say a man in his 20s suffered a serious head injury during a disturbance.

He was taken to a local hospital but has since been transferred to a specialist unit in London, where he remains in a serious condition.

A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and remains in custody.

Harbour Street was closed from Military Road to Albion Place while police investigated the incident and some shops on the pedestrianised street were not able to open as a result.

Detective Inspector Tristan Kluibenschadl from Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate said: “I would like to thank local businesses and members of the public in Ramsgate for their patience and assistance while the high street was closed.”

Police are keen to speak to anyone who may have been in the area at the time or witnessed the disturbance.

Call police on 01843 222289 quoting reference 17-178 or CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.