A publican was taken to hospital after being attacked in his pub on Saturday night.

Police were called just before 8.30pm following a report of assault and criminal damage at The Bell in Frindsbury Road, Strood.

Pub boss Paul Traynier was treated for head injuries at the scene before being taken to Medway Maritime Hospital for further medical attention.

He was back at the pub on Sunday morning, where he said: “I’ve felt better.”

Although he was unable to confirm details of the attack due to an ongoing police investigation, he said the incident had involved “a couple of idiots”.

Police say no arrests have been made at this stage and inquiries are ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the incident.