Two teenagers have been arrested after a youth was punched in the face in a car park in Canterbury.

The 17-year-old victim, who lives in Herne Bay, suffered cuts and bruising after being hit twice.

Now police are appealing for witnesses to the alleged attack which took place in the Waitrose car park in St George's Place

It is said to have happened at 4.45pm on Wednesday, December 7 following an argument between the youths.

Investigating officer PC Chris Waterfall said: "It appears that this incident began as an argument between the victim and three other boys he knows.

"The dispute escalated and the victim was hit in the face twice by two of the group, who then left the car park in a black car."

The officer is appealing for anyone who saw the altercation to contact police. He added: "It was a busy time of day and the victim has told us that there were several passers by who stopped to see what was happening. I urge them to contact us as they could have information that will help our investigation."

Anyone with information should call Kent Police on 101 or Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting crime number ZY/2280/11.

A 17-year-old boy from Herne Bay and an 18-year-old man from Canterbury have been arrested for assault and have been bailed until January 17 while inquiries continue.