A teenager has been left with a head injury and broken leg after being attacked in a graveyard.

Two people have been arrested after the serious assault in Station Road in Tenterden.

The victim was chased by a number of people through a graveyard and assaulted on Friday.

He was found by members of the public in the nearby car park in Station Road and was taken to hospital.

Officers have arrested a 17-year-old boy from Headcorn and an 18-year-old man from Ashford on suspicion of assault.

Anyone with information about the assault or if they were in the area at the time and might have seen something which could assist the investigation is asked to call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/2726/18.