Four people have been arrested after a 51-year-old man was attacked and seriously injured in Dover.

The incident happened at 11pm on Thursday, October 8, in Herbert Street, Dover.

The victim was said to be a local man. He was taken to Kent and Canterbury Hospital and was then transferred to a hospital at Haywards Heath in West Sussex.

It is understood he suffered serious head injuries and his condition is said to be critical.

Police have appealed for any witnesses to the incident to contact them on 01304 240055.