Three people stabbed in town centre altercation

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Police were called to an altercation on Spital Street

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Three people have been taken to hospital with suspected stab wounds after a town centre altercation, police said.

Kent Police said the injuries were reported on Spital Street in Dartford at about 20:20 BST on Saturday.

Emergency services attended and those hurt were taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.

The force said an investigation to determine the full circumstances was ongoing and officers remained in the area, with Spital Street currently closed.

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