An investigation has been launched after a man died after being stabbed in the stomach in Dartford.

The Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate is appealing for information following in the incident after the man found injured in Temple Hill Square shortly before 7.15pm last night.

Police at the scene of a stabbing in Dartford where a man died. Video: UKNIP

At 7.13pm police say they received a report that a man had been found in the square with a serious stomach injury cause by a stab wound.

Officers were joined by South East Coast Ambulance Service, and Kent Surrey Sussex Air Ambulance, however the victim, who was in his 20s, died at the location.

The deceased is understood to have been assaulted in a nearby communal parking area, in Mallard Close, shortly before he was found injured.

A police spokesman said this morning officers were still working to establish the full circumstances of the incident, but the death is being treated as as suspicious death.

A tent has also been put up in the street as police carry out forensic investigation at the scene.

Officers have already spoken with several potential witnesses but believe there a number of people who have important information and are yet to get in contact.

Police say no arrests have been made in connection with the incident yet.

Anyone with information which can assist, including eye witnesses and anyone with privately held CCTV or dashcam footage recorded in the area, are urged to contact Kent Police on 01474 366149 quoting 02-1033 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by using the online form on its website.