A man in his 40s is in hospital after he was found lying unconscious in a town centre.

Police were called out Maidstone High Street at around 6.15am after the man was found by a passer-by.

He was taken hospital and told officers he had been assaulted.

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Officers have now released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in relation to the incident.

Enquiries are ongoing to understand exactly what happened.

Anyone who witnessed the alleged assault or recognises the person in the image is asked to call the Kent Police appeal line on 01622 604100 quoting reference 46/76103/19.

Alternatively call the independent charity Crimestoppers in Kent anonymously on 0800 555111.