TWO teenage boys have been charged in connection with a serious assault in a Kent town.

A 16-year-old from Ramsgate and a 14-year-old from Margate are accused of causing grievous bodily harm with intent following the incident in Love Lane, Margate, on October 5.

They were due to appear at Margate Youth Court on Friday.

A 35-year-old Margate man suffered stab wounds to his abdomen and back and a broken leg during a fight between two groups of people.

A 17-year-old Ramsgate girl was also arrested on Thursday but she has been released without charge.

Police are apealing for the occupants of a car that stopped at the scene of the attack to come forward.

DS Claire Munday said: "During the assault a car stopped next to the group fighting and the occupants told the group to leave the victim alone before driving off."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 01843 222192.