A man is in a London hospital with serious head injuries following an attack in Dover town centre on Friday night.
The 32-year-old man, who lives in Gillingham, was discovered in Biggin Street at about 9pm. Police say his wallet had been taken.
He is in King's College Hospital in London in a serious but stable condition.
Police said they believe there were a number of people - including taxi drivers - in the area at the time of the incident, and they have appealed to them to come forward with any information.
Witnesses are asked to contact the police on 01304 240055, quoting the reference number HZ 1328.