Two men have suffered serious injuries following a stabbing in Ramsgate which has left parts of the seafront and town centre cordoned off.
Police were called to reports of a man with a knife in the harbour area shortly after 4.45am on Sunday, August 23.
Officers and paramedics attended and found two injured men — one in Harbour Street and another in Harbour Parade.
Both men had suffered injuries consistent with being stabbed and were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
21-year-old man arrested
A 21-year-old man was arrested shortly afterwards and remains in police custody while detectives investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Kent Police enquiries remain ongoing.
Large police cordon across harbour area
Large sections of Ramsgate harbour and seafront remained cordoned off on Sunday morning.
The police cordon includes parts of Harbour Street and sections of the seafront near the Royal Victoria Pavilion Wetherspoon pub.
Forensic officers have also been seen working inside the cordoned area as investigators examine the scene.
Taxi examined by forensic officers
A taxi believed to be linked to the incident is also being examined by police after crashing onto concrete bollards on the pavement near the seafront.
Pictures from the scene show the vehicle partially mounted on the bollards, surrounded by police tape.
A forensic officer has been seen photographing the taxi as part of the investigation.
Businesses affected by cordon
Some businesses in Harbour Street have been unable to open while the police cordon remains in place.
Kent Police says additional patrols will be present in Ramsgate while enquiries continue.
This is a developing incident and further updates will follow as more information is confirmed.
