Four arrested after man stabbed in Folkestone

A man was attacked at a property in Firs Lane, Folkestone

Four people have been arrested after a man was stabbed.

The victim, aged in his 50s, was attacked at a property in Firs Lane, Folkestone, just before 10:45 BST on Friday, said Kent Police.

He suffered serious injuries, including one consistent with a stab wound, and was taken to a hospital in London, the force said.

Four men, aged between 24 and 73, have been arrested and remain in custody.

Police said two of the men, aged 45 and 40, were arrested when officers stopped a car in Dymchurch shortly after the attack.

The other two men, aged 24 and 73, were arrested later on Friday.

Officers said all those involved knew each other, adding that there was not believed to be a wider threat to the public.