Two men have been seriously injured in a stabbing which has left parts of Ramsgate seafront and the town centre cordoned off.
Police were called to reports of a man with a knife in the harbour area shortly after 4.45am today.
A police officer guarding the cordon at the south end of Harbour Street in Ramsgate
Officers and paramedics found two injured men – one in Harbour Street and another in Harbour Parade – who had suffered wounds consistent with being stabbed.
Both were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
A 21-year-old man was arrested shortly afterwards and remains in police custody while detectives investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Large parts of the harbour area remain cordoned off this morning, including Harbour Street and sections of the seafront close to the Royal Victoria Pavilion Wetherspoon pub.
Forensics officers have been working at the scene, with investigators seen inside the cordoned-off section of Harbour Street.
There is a large police presence near Ramsgate Harbour
A forensics officer examining the crashed taxi in Harbour Parade
An area has been taped off outside the Royal Pavilion Wetherspoon pub in Ramsgate
A taxi, which is understood to be linked to the incident, is also being examined by police having crashed onto the top of concrete bollards on the pavement near the seafront.
A forensic officer was seen photographing the vehicle as investigations continued this morning.
Pictures from the scene show the cab partially mounted on the bollards, with police tape surrounding the area.
Some businesses in Harbour Street, including the Silver Compass Sports Bar, have been unable to open.
Kent Police says enquiries into the circumstances are continuing and additional patrols will be present in Ramsgate today.