Two men have appeared in court in connection with a reported stabbing at Birchington railway station.

Curtis Webb, of Newtown Green, Ashford, and Brandon Strotten, of Hither Field, Charing, were charged with grievous bodily harm and robbery.

The pair - both aged 25 - appeared at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on Friday and have been remanded in custody until their next appearance.

Police were called to the station in Thanet shortly after 1.15am on Thursday.

The victim, a 45-year-old man, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

He remains in hospital in a stable condition.

Anyone with information can contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 13 of 14/01/21.