A man is in hospital with serious injuries after a reported assault last night.

Police officers and ambulance crews arrived at the scene at 10.40pm. The man was taken to the hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

A 41-year-old Folkestone man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and for an assault on police officers.

Anyone who has any information is asked to contact Kent Police by calling 01843 222289 quoting reference 16-1690.

Alternatively contact Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.