A man has been rushed to hospital with a head wound after being assaulted in a Swanley estate earlier this afternoon.

A spokesman for Kent Police has said: "At 12.20pm on Tuesday, May 28, officers and the South East Coast Ambulance Service were called to the St Mary’s Road area of Swanley following a report of an assault.

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"A man received treatment for a head injury and has been taken to a local hospital for further medical attention.

"Officers are conducting initial inquiries into the incident and anyone with information should call Kent Police on 01622 604100 quoting reference 28-0602."

SECAmb has been contacted for further information on the incident.