A man remains in hospital after he was attacked with with a "noxious substance" near a Tesco store.

Police were called to Keyes Road, Dartford, after two men riding a motorbike targeted a man in his car at around 3.40pm yesterday.

The noxious substance, which was confirmed to be a liquid, was thrown in the direction of the car.

Police cannot confirm what the substance was.

The driver of the car was taken to hospital, along with a passenger and a member of the public who was close to the vehicle.

Two of the three victims have been discharged.

Keyes Road and Henderson Drive, near the Tesco Express, were cordoned off while police investigated. The cordon was lifted at around 8pm.

Kirsty Baldock, who lives in Henderson Drive, saw the emergency services at the scene.

The 33-year-old said: "I saw all the police tape everywhere and had the police knocking on the door to see we'd seen anything, but I didn't.

"It's very scary and I have anxiety anyways, now it's gone into overdrive.

"It's been getting worse round here for a while and it's not the first time we've had police knocking on the door after "an incident" right outside my house."

All involved, including the two suspects, were male and it is being treated as an isolated incident.

Dartford MP Gareth Johnson slammed the "cowardly" attack.

He said: "Assaults with noxious liquids are evil and anybody found to have carried out one can expect a lengthy sentence. Fortunately, this sort of incident is very rare in Dartford which makes it all the more shocking.

"I have spoken with Kent Police about this awful incident on Sunday and they are determined to fully investigate the circumstances behind this attack.

"In addition, there will be uniformed patrols across Temple Hill to help reassure local residents.

“The possession of some noxious substances is being made illegal and sales will be restricted.

"It’s hard to think of a more cowardly crime than attacking somebody in this way and we are determined to do everything possible to end this type of offence.”

Inquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting reference 03-1016.