Police and forensic officers seal off the car park close to the university's Mandela building last Thursday. Picture: Barry Goodwin.

A man remains in a London hospital following an assault at Kent University in Canterbury last Thursday.

Police were called to a disturbance at the Venue club, when more than 800 clubbers were evacuated following a fire alarm.

The 20-year-old Canterbury man is under observation at St George’s Hospital in Tooting, south London and is in a stable condition. Officers hope to speak to him either today or tomorrow.

Three people arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm have been released on police bail. Two 20-year-old men from Canterbury have been released pending further inquiries until July 16 and an 18-year-old Portsmouth man is due to answer bail on July 20.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Det Sgt Wendell Henry at Canterbury police station on 01227 762055 or Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.