A man was left with serious facial injuries after being attacked.

The victim, in his 30s, was sat on a bench in Hythe Street, Dartford, at around 3.30am on Friday, July 19, when two men and a woman approached him.

He was then assaulted. He was kicked and punched while he lay on the floor, before members of the public in the area intervened.

The victim was taken to a London hospital for treatment.

Now, police are appealing for any witnesses as detectives believe there were a number of people in the area who may have seen the assault, or recorded it.

Anyone with information or footage should call police on 01474 366149 quoting reference 46/138628/19.

Alternatively you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or by completing an online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.

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