Three men have been charged after a rampaging mob allegedly gatecrashed a 70th birthday party.

Two guests were left with facial injuries after the group of up to nine men targeted the Ashford International Sports and Social Club in Beaver Road.

Shocked partygoers suffered swollen noses, black eyes and cut faces following the incident.

James Collins, 26, of Water Lane in Maidstone, John Collins, 35, of Bethersden Road in Ashford and Nathan Ackelton, 18, of Wardwell Lane in Sittingbourne, were arrested in connection with the incident.

The 26-year-old has now been charged with affray, assault and criminal damage, the 35-year-old is accused of assault on police and Ackelton will appear in court charged with affray and assault.

All three men are due to appear at Folkestone Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, October 31.

The incident happened at about 10.30pm on Sunday, April 14.