Three men have been arrested following a serious assault in a Margate street.

Police were called to Surrey Road at around 11.30pm yesterday to reports that a man in his thirties had been attacked.

He is being treated at the QEQM Hospital in Margate, where his condition is described as "serious but stable".

A Kent Police spokesman said that three men, aged 16, 18 and 24, have been arrested in connection with the incident. All three are currently in custody at Margate police station.

Witnesses to the incident are urged to contact officers at Margate police station on 01843 231055 or Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.