TWO men are being questioned by police following a stabbing in Northfleet last night.

The men, aged 24 and 28, from the Gravesend area, were arrested on suspicion of wounding shortly after the incident in Park Avenue, Northfleet at 11.20pm yesterday.

The victim, a 16-year-old young woman from the Meopham area, was taken to hospital for treatment to wounds to her neck. Her injuries are not considered to be life threatening.

Police in North Kent are appealing for information about the incident. Detective Inspector Andy Short is leading the investigation. He said: "This was not a random attack and appears to have escalated from an earlier disagreement."

If you have information which may help police with their inquiries, call Detective Inspector Short at North Kent Police Station on 01474 366098 or Kent Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.