Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault that took place in Sittingbourne in the early hours of Saturday.

The incident happened in the alleyway between Capel Road and Roonagh Court, between 1.30am and 2.30am.

Two men were allegedly assaulted by a group of around four men and three women.

One of the injured men, a 44-year-old, received serious head injuries and is undergoing treatment at Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham. He is in a serious but stable condition.

Police are also trying to locate a dark-coloured Ford Escort that was seen parked in Capel Road.

Police are appealing for anyone who saw this assault or who has any information to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to call PC Carol Stratford on 01795 419349 or Kent Crimestoppers free and in confidence, on 0800 555 111.