Two people have been arrested after a woman was savagely beaten in a car park in Snodland.

Police were called to the scene of the attack in Holborough Road at 11.40pm on Sunday, where a woman had reportedly been assaulted after an argument with a group of people.

The victim remains in hospital with her injuries, which include a fractured breastbone as well as fractures to her spine. A second woman also believed to have been assaulted was left with minor injuries.

A man and woman, both 31 and from the Snodland area, were later arrested on suspicion of assault.

They have both been bailed to return to a police station on April 21.

Anyone with information, who has not already spoken to police, is asked to call the west Kent appeals line on 01622 604100, quoting reference YY/1143/17/CA, or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555111.