A man has been arrested after an assault in which a teenager is understood to have suffered a long deep cut which exposed his organs.

Police and paramedics were called to Luton Road in Chatham at 5.45pm on Tuesday, May 2 to a report a man had suffered an injury to his stomach.

The air ambulance was also called and flew him to Kings College Hospital. The teenager remains in hospital.

A 24-year-old man from Chatham was arrested on suspicion of assault. He has been bailed pending further inquiries until Monday, May 29.

Police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen what happened.

Detective Sergeant Lynn Lewis said: "We believe at the time the man sustained his injuries there were a number of people in the area who may have seen something which could assist our investigation.

"We ask that if you were in the Luton Road area at the time, and have not yet spoken to an officer, please contact Kent Police on 01634 792209 quoting 02-1059."

It is understood the teenager suffered a long deep gash from one side of his stomach to the other, cutting through the muscle wall and exposing his organs.

A spokesman for South East Coast Ambulance Service said: "Ambulance crews in an ambulance and a car attended the scene and were joined at the scene by the air ambulance.

"The male patient was assessed and treated at the scene before being airlifted to Kings College Hospital with injuries including potential pelvic injuries."

It was initially thought that the teenager may have fallen from a bike.

Police said enquiries are ongoing to establish how the man was injured.

Witnesses can alternatively contact Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.