Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was rushed to hospital when found injured near an alleyway.

They were called to Wellington Street, Gravesend at 3.15am yesterday morning.

A disturbance could be heard coming from an alleyway that behind the street and connects with Trinity Road.

Spokesman for Kent Police, James Walker, said: "Officers were called to Guru Nanak Marg, upon arrival found a man with injuries to his face and chest.

"He was treated by the South East Coast Ambulance Service at the scene before being taken to a local hospital.

"Officers are conducting ongoing enquiries to establish the full circumstances and are keen to hear from anyone who believes they have information."

Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police on 01474 366149 quoting XY/42587/18.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers in Kent anonymously on 0800 555 111.