Two men are due in court following an attack which has left a man in a critical condition in hospital.

Mark Green, of East Cliff, Folkestone and Ruben Smith, of Foord Road South, Folkestone, are charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Police were called to New Street in the town at 1.15pm on Thursday, October 6 following reports a man had been assaulted outside an address.

Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and an air ambulance.

A man in his 40s was flown to a London hospital with a serious head injury, and remains in a critical condition.

Two men were arrested later the same day and taken into custody.

Mr Green, aged 41 and Mr Smith, aged 18, are due to appear before Folkestone Magistrates’ Court today.

A Kent Police spokesman said: "Detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate are continuing to urge anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage of an altercation in New Street, or who has any other information to call 01843 222273, quoting reference 46/193708/22.

"You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form on their website."