Gillingham assault

A 35-year-old man is in intensive care after being savagely beaten-up Saturday morning.

Police were called to Balmoral Road, Gillingham, just after 8am. They found the victim with serious head injuries. He is now in a critical condition in the Medway Maritime hospital.

A teenager was arrested at the scene. Another teenager and a 21-year-old man handed themselves into police later. This morning police arrested an 18-year-old man. All four suspects are now being questioned about the attack.

Balmoral Road was closed to traffic for several hours yesterday as police carried out their investigation.

Anyone with information about the assault is asked to contact Kent Police in Medway on 01634 792 658.