A teenage boy was mugged by six men during a terrifying gang robbery in the early hours of the morning.

The youngster was confronted by the group as he stood in St George's Street, Canterbury, at about 3am.

He was threatened and then followed to St Dunstan's Street, where he was punched and robbed of some personal belongings, including his mobile phone and keys.

Two of his attackers were described as white, while some of the others were described as being black.

Witnesses to the robbery on August 7 should call police on 01843 222289, quoting crime reference 46/152688/22.