A teenage boy has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed.

The victim suffered a knife wound to his leg in the attack in Claremont Street, Herne Bay, just after 8.30pm yesterday.

Emergency crews were called and police sealed off the road while they investigated.

The boy is said to be in a stable condition.

Two suspects, a 48-year-old man and a boy aged 16, were later arrested on suspicion of assault and taken into custody.

Officers are urging witnesses or anyone with information to call them on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/94097/22, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.