A man in his 30s was taken to hospital after a suspected stabbing in Ashford last night.

Police and paramedics were called to Samuel Peto Way, in Newtown, around 6.18pm following reports of an assault.

A man was taken to the William Harvey Hospital with injuries 'consistent with a stab wound' but his injuries are not thought to be serious.

The underpass near Hunters Road and a section of Cheviot Way were closed during the evening as part of officers' enquiries.

A police spokesman said: "No arrests have been made at this stage. Enquiries are ongoing."

A secamb spokesman confirmed one ambulance crew attended the incident after reports a man had suffered a leg wound.

Anyone with information can contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting ZY/25780/16