Officers investigating two robberies in Dartford are appealing for witnesses.

The first was in Central Road at about 11.46pm on Friday as the victim was walking to his car.

Four men pulled up in a black Audi alongside the man before three of them got out.

They are alleged to have threatened the victim with a knife before stealing his watch and cash and getting back in their car and driving away.

The victim was also punched on the shoulder by one of the men.

The suspects were described as black, wearing balaclavas and dark clothing and all aged between 25 and 30.

One of the suspects had a striped pattern down one arm of a tracksuit top.

The second robbery was in Shelbourne Close, Dartford at about 3.35am today.

The victim was getting out of his car when two men assaulted him.

The man was kicked and punched before the suspects stole his wallet, bag, a white T-shirt and a black hat.

They are also reported to have sprayed him with an unknown substance before running away.

The suspects have been described as wearing jumpers and masks.

Officers believe the robberies are connected.

Anyone who may have information, dashcam footage or CCTV is asked to call 01474 366149 quoting crime reference XY/057208/18.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.