A 52-year-old man has died following a double stabbing in a Kent seaside town as police launched a murder investigation.
The deadly knife attack allegedly took place at around 4.45am in the harbour area of Ramsgate.
Kent Police officers raced to the scene after receiving reports of a man being seen carrying a knife.
Emergency services discovered two men with serious injuries when they arrived.
A 52-year-old man was found on Harbour Street, while a 48-year-old man was discovered injured less than 500ft away on Harbour Parade.
Both men were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
However, the 52-year-old was pronounced dead shortly afterwards, with his next of kin informed.
The 48-year-old man has since been discharged from hospital.
A 21-year-old man has been arrested and remains in custody as officers continue their investigation.
Kent Police said it was not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
The force has appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
Large parts of Ramsgate's harbour area remain cordoned off, including Harbour Street.
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Sections of the seafront near the Royal Victoria Pavilion also remain closed, with forensic officers seen at the scene.
According to KentOnline, a taxi which crashed into pavement bollards on the seafront is believed to be connected to the incident and is also being investigated.
Photographs from the scene show the cab partially mounted on the bollards, with police tape surrounding the area.
A number of businesses operating on Harbour Street, including the Silver Compass Sports Bar, have been unable to open.
Kent Police said inquiries into the circumstances of the incident are continuing.
Additional patrols will be carried out across Ramsgate today as officers seek to reassure residents and gather information.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Kent Police, quoting reference 46/139262/26.
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