A delivery driver was slashed with a knife during a robbery.

Police were called to Peregrine Drive, Sittingbourne, at around 10pm last night.

They found a man with a serious injury to his hand, who was taken to hospital.

Three people wearing balaclavas assaulted the victim who was delivering a parcel to a residential address.

Following the incident, the suspects left the area on bicycles, in the direction of Gaze Hill Avenue.

The victim also had his mobile phone stolen.

Police at the scene have carried out local enquiries and reviewed CCTV footage but so far no arrests have been made.

Anyone with information, who has not yet been in contact with Kent Police, should call 01634 792209 quoting reference 46/38742/20.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at Crimestoppers-uk.org

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