Police are investigating reports a horde of yobs ransacked a high street supermarket.

According to online reports a group of up to 30 teens “stampeded” in the Tesco Express store in Ashford town centre, throwing food from the fridges and trashing the whole shop.

One customer was allegedly punched during the rampage while others stole beer from the shop.

The “terrified” staff twice called for the police to arrive at the store during the incident, which happened at 10pm on Saturday night.

By the time the police arrived the gang had run off and caused damage to the door as they fled the scene.

Police spokesman Jon Green said the incident is being investigated and confirmed a 17-year-old boy was assaulted. Officers are examining the CCTV footage to identify possible suspects.

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