A MAN was stabbed and another hit over the head with a bottle in a vicious attack by a three men.

The two victims, both aged 19, were waiting for a taxi in King Street, Gravesend, when the assault happened.

They were standing outside The Favourite Chicken restaurant when three young men started shouting abusive comments from the other side of the road. The gang then crossed the road and attacked both men.

The first victim, who was knocked to the ground and beaten, suffered a stab wound to his back and grazing to his face.

The second victim was hit on the back of the head with a bottle and punched in the face. He was left with a cut to the head requiring stitches, and bruising to his face. Both victims were treated at Darent Valley Hospital.

The three attackers are all white and aged between 20 and 25 years old. One was around 6ft tall with short hair and the other two were around 5ft 10ins tall, also with short hair.

DC Brian Harffey of North Kent Police said: "This was an unprovoked attack on two innocent people"

The incident occurred at around 2.30am on Saturday. Police are asking anyone with information to telephone 01322 283111 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.