A man has been left with a chipped tooth after he was pounced upon by a gang when he walked through public gardens at night.

The 18-year-old, who was making his way through the Dane John Gardens in Canterbury, was hit with a belt and punched.

The Friday night assault, which left the victim with cuts and a chipped tooth, is just one of many to blight the troubled city park.

Between six and eight teenagers were part of the verbally abusive gang to approach the group. Another victim was threatened with violence but not assaulted.

Police are now appealing for witnesses of the vicious attack to come forward.

One of the offenders is described as white, about 5ft 9ins to 5ft 11ins tall, of a large build and with short brown hair with a bit of a fringe. He is believed to be aged 16 or 17 and was wearing jeans.

There was one girl in the group who is described as white, 16 or 17-years-old, of a skinny build and with long blonde hair. She was wearing a black coat.

Anyone with information on the assault, which happened between 11.15pm and 11.30pm, should call police on 01843 222289 quoting reference ZY/53749/18.