A 45-year-old man has been arrested following an assault in a house in Swanscombe.

Kent Police were called to Gilbert Close at 9.30pm last night (February 24) to reports that a man had been assaulted inside an address.

The alleged victim was taken to Kings College Hospital with stomach and chest injuries by South East Coast Ambulance (SECAMB) paramedics. 

He was later discharged.

The 45-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody.

The Kent Air Ambulance was also sent to the scene but later stood down.