Man in 'serious but stable condition' after stabbing in Strood

A man has reportedly been stabbed in Strood High Street.

Kent Police say they were called to Medway Hospital at 11:58pm last night, after a man in his 20s attended with injuries consistent with stab wounds.

He was taken to a London hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

An investigation is underway and a cordon was in place this morning, at a property in Strood High Street, in connection with the incident.

It's understood the cordon has now been lifted.

Anyone who witnessed a disturbance in Strood High Street earlier that evening at around 11.40pm, or has other information that may assist enquiries, is urged to contact Kent Police on 01634 792209, quoting reference 46/169721/24.

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