A woman in her 60s is in hospital after being found with serious head injuries by a member of the public.

She was discovered at about 5am on Saturday in Elizabeth Road in Ramsgate and taken to the QEQM in Margate where she remains.

A post on Facebook claims the victim was "attacked, robbed and left for dead" after being "hit on the back of the head".

An investigation has now been launched and police are carrying out enquiries, including a review of local CCTV, to determine how the woman came by the injuries and whether any offences have taken place.

Anyone with any information which may assist enquiries should call Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/74027/22.