Two people have been left in hospital with stab wounds after four men burst into a property last night and attacked the pair and a dog.

Police were called shortly after 7pm after reports the gang had entered the home on Beecholme Drive in Kennington, Ashford and assaulted the occupants.

A teenage boy was taken to a London hospital and is currently in a stable condition.

The second victim, a man in his 20s, was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Both received injuries consistent with a stab wound.

The dog is receiving treatment at a local vets.

A spokesman for Kent Police said officers remain at the scene of the incident and enquiries are ongoing to locate the suspects.