Police at the scene of an attack in Harbour Parade, Ramsgate. Picture: Mike Pett

A teenager has been charged after a seafront attack which left a man fighting for his life.

Jack Wood, 18, of Allenby Road, Ramsgate, will appear before magistrates in Margate on November 1 accused of grievous bodily harm.

It follows an assault in Ramsgate Harbour area on Sunday.

The 29-year-old man who was assaulted remains critically ill in hospital.

An 18-year-old Margate man also arrested has been given a police caution after admitting assaulting a 22-year-old man from Sandwich in a taxi in Harbour Parade at 2am.

Police were called to the scene at just after 2.15am, when the man was found with serious injuries.

The Londoner was taken to a local hospital. However, his condition deteriorated and he was taken to a London hospital - where he remains in a life-threatening condition.

Forensics officers at the scene of an assault in Ramsgate. Picture: Mike Pett

Police cordoned off the area while forensic officers were at the scene yesterday.

No weapon is believed to have been used in the assault.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting reference ZY/29011/12.