15 October 2012 Last updated at 15:18 ET

Ramsgate assault: Man in life threatening condition

Forensics officer takes picture Two 18-year-old men have been arrested over the assault in Ramsgate

A 27-year-old man is in a life threatening condition in hospital after he was assaulted in a Kent town.

The attack happened at just after 14:15 BST on Sunday in Harbour Parade, Ramsgate.

Police said he was initially taken to a local hospital but his condition deteriorated and he was transferred to one in London.

Two 18-year-old men, one from Margate and the other from Ramsgate, have been arrested and are in police custody.

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