Shocking video footage shows the moment a man was hit over the head in a street attack.

The incident is reported to have happened in front of children in Bradstone Road, at the junction with Clarence Street in Folkestone on Saturday.

Police are hunting a suspect who reportedly slammed a blunt object into his victim’s head just before 5.30pm.

An eyewitness said one man was “pushed into the back of a car” and had a “wheel brace jammed in his eye”.

The victim is understood to have left the scene in the opposite direction of the suspect.

A dark-coloured Audi Q7 was seen in the area at the time and officers are working to identify those involved.

Anyone with information about the attack, including CCTV, dashcam or mobile footage, is urged to contact police on 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/64070/24.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555111 or complete its online form.