A man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in the early hours of the morning.

Police were called shortly after midnight yesterday to Craven Close in Garlinge, near Margate, where they found a man had been injured.

He was taken to a London hospital, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

Craig Judd, of Fulham Avenue, Margate, has been charged with attempted murder.

The 25-year-old was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

He was due to appear at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court today.

A 22-year-old man from Broadstairs was also arrested and remains in custody while inquiries continue.