Police are investigating a report that a man has been stabbed.

Officers were this morning called to an address in Leighton Road, Dover, where the alleged assault happened.

They received the call at 6.18am.

A police spokesman said: "Officers and South East Coast Ambulance Service went to the scene where a man was treated for injuries consistent with stab wounds.

"He was taken to a local hospital for medical attention.

"Inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident are on-going."

Officers would like to interview a man wearing a dark hooded-top and jogging bottoms who was seen in the area.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that can help is asked to contact Kent Police by calling 01843 222289 quoting reference 3-0165.

Alternatively contact Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.