DETECTIVES are asking for information after what they describe as "a serious assault" at a public house in Kent.

The incident happened at the Queens Inn pub in Hawkhurst, near Tunbridge Wells, at about 8pm on Sunday, August 5.

Det Con Neil Finch said: "Three victims received injuries as a result of the incident and two needed a considerable number of stitches.

"We are keen to trace a small white or silver car which was seen leaving the pub car park at speed."

Anyone with information about the assault, or the vehicle, is asked to contact Kent Crimestoppers, free and anonymously on 0800 555 111