Three teenagers have been arrested after a 44-year-old man was assaulted in a Whitstable alleyway, leaving him with serious injuries.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the man was found in Knights Alley, near Middle Wall, at 10.15pm on Friday.

He was taken to the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, with serious injuries and remains in a stable condition.

Three 18-year-old men have been arrested on suspicion of assault and have been released on bail until Saturday, October 26.

Investigators say they want to hear from anyone in the area who might have seen people leaving the alleyway.

Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to phone PC Matthew Smith at Kent Police on 01227 868278, quoting reference ZY/30006/13, or Kent Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555111.

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