A man has been charged with three counts of attempted murder following an altercation in Folkestone which left three men in hospital with stab wounds.

Police were called after a man assaulted three men in Sandgate Road, near the junction with Cheriton Place, at 12.40am on Saturday (August 21).

Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and three men were found with stab wounds.

They were all taken to hospital, where one man remains.

Following an investigation, a man was arrested in relation to the incident.

Loui Allman has since been charged with three counts of attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon.

The 34-year-old, of St Eanswythe Way, Folkestone, appeared before Folkestone Magistrates' Court this morning and was remanded in custody to appear before Canterbury Crown Court on Monday, September 20.

Police are still appealing for information about the attack.

Anyone who witnessed the incident and has yet to come forward should call Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/153019/21.

You can also contact Crimestoppers in Kent anonymously by calling 0800 555111 or by filling in the online report form.

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