Three people arrested after a man in his 70s suffered serious head injuries have been bailed.

Officers arrested a 32-year-old man, a 34-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of assault, after a disturbance in Hall Road, Northfleet, involving a number of people.

The trio have since been released on bail pending further inquiries until Tuesday, November 1.

Police were called at 7.38pm last Thursday after the man was allegedly attacked.

He is being treated at a hospital in London.

Inquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is urged to call 01474 366149 quoting reference 08-1363.

Alternatively call Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.