A teenager who was airlifted to hospital after being found in a road had wounds consistent with having been stabbed.

Police investigating the suspected stabbing in Dover have arrested a man in his 40s and a woman in her 20s but are appealing for more information.

Officers were called to Beaconsfield Road at 9.40am yesterday following a report that a man had been found injured.

The 19-year-old man was flown to a London hospital with injuries consistent with stab wounds.

He remains in hospital in a stable condition.

The two people who were arrested remain in custody while inquiries continue.

Detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate are urging anyone with any information to call Kent Police on 01303 289600, quoting reference 06-0283.

Information, CCTV and dashcam footage can also be uploaded to the Kent Police section of the public portal mipp.police.uk

Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org

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