Detectives have made a third arrest after a man suffered broken bones and facial injuries in an attack near a pub.

Police were called to a serious assault which happened as the victim walked out of The Albion in Mead Road, Willesborough, Ashford.

The man, aged in his 30s, was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

He has since been discharged to continue his recovery at home following the incident at about 10.30pm on Saturday, September 28.

Yesterday, a 26-year-old man from Arlesey in Bedfordshire was arrested on suspicion of assault. He was later bailed pending further inquiries.

A 20-year-old man from Canterbury and a 26-year-old man from Ashford, who were previously arrested, remain on bail.