A burglary suspect was taken to hospital with stab wounds after police were called to a disturbance.

Officers were called to Auckland Avenue in Ramsgate at 4.50am today, where a man was reportedly trying to get into a property.

At about 7am a suspect in his 40s, from Ramsgate, was found in nearby St John's Avenue.

A police spokesman said: "He was arrested and taken to hospital with injuries consistent with stab wounds."

They confirmed the suspect was discharged and taken into custody on suspicion of aggravated burglary.

An investigation is ongoing.

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