A man was taken to hospital with head injuries after he was assaulted in Maidstone town centre.

The victim, who is in his 20s, was involved in an incident at Market Buildings, off High Street, in the early hours of Saturday.

Officers from Kent Police were called to the scene at around 3.20am.

The casualty was taken to hospital but his wounds were not thought to be serious. He was discharged a short time later.

A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault about 20 minutes after the alleged attack took place.

He has been bailed pending further investigation until Friday, April 24.