A teenager arrested after a stabbing has been bailed.

A man in his 20s was injured in Queen Street, Deal, at about 3.10am on Sunday.

A Kent Police spokesman now said: "The 16-year-old has been released on bail, pending further inquiries, until Thursday, June 24."

The victim, who was walking with a friend, was approached by another group of young people.

Police say words were exchanged between the groups before a fight broke out.

The victim was taken to hospital with a single wound, which was not thought to be life threatening."

Anyone with information on this incident call the appeal line on 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/92080/21.

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