A MAN was stabbed outside an off licence on Wednesday night after attempting to intervene in an argument.

The 30-year-old victim went into the Rainbow off licence in Milton Road, Gravesend at around 10.15pm where police say the owner was having a heated discussion with a second man.

The second man left the shop after the victim tried to mediate the situation but returned with other men and attacked him.

He was stabbed in the leg and had to receive treatment at Darent Valley Hospital for what police describe as a serious but not life-threatening injury.

A 19-year-old local man was arrested and is being questioned.

* Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information is asked to contact them on 01474 565211.