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Two teens from Folkestone and Maidstone arrested by Kent Police after mass brawl in Dover Road area in Folkestone on Friday night

17:00, 11 February 2014

updated: 17:01, 11 February 2014

Two teenagers have been arrested following a mass brawl in Folkestone on Friday night.

A 19-year-old Maidstone man and a 17-year-old youth from Folkestone were arrested on Monday.

They were both arrested on suspicion of assault and have been granted bail until April while officers continue their investigations.

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Around 30 people were said to be involved in the incident in Folkestone.

Police were called to Dover Road to reports of fighting at 11pm.

A police spokesman said: “It is unclear exactly how many [were involved] but reports indicate from witnesses that there were 20 to 30 people.”

Three men aged 30, 23 and 16 were taken to the William Harvey Hospital for treatment by ambulance.

They suffered cuts and one had a broken hand.

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