A MAN is in a critical condition in hospital after he was assaulted in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The man, in his 40s, was injured in the car park of the recreation ground at Knight Avenue, at the London Road estate, Canterbury, between 1.30am and 2.45am.

Police are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen a motorbike in or leaving the estate at this time. Contact police on 01227 817039 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.