A suspect has been charged after a man in his 50s was stabbed near a railway station.

Police were called to an alleyway off Old Bridge Road by Whitstable station during the early hours of yesterday morning following reports of a serious assault.

The man was taken to a London hospital with stab wounds and is currently in a stable condition.

A police spokesman said: “As part of an ongoing investigation by East Kent CID, Lewis Day has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing a knife in public.

“The 25-year-old, of Hereson Road, Ramsgate, is due to appear before Folkestone Magistrates' Court today.

“A 32-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman who were also arrested in connection with the incident have been bailed pending further inquiries.”

A witness described seeing five police cars and armed officers at the station yesterday morning. Police tape also covered ticket machines.

Officers were called to the scene shortly before 12.30am yesterday.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage that could assist officers with the investigation is urged to contact police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/221589/23.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete its online form.