Police are hunting a knifeman who punched a man in the face before slashing his cheek.

The victim, in his 20s, was in the communal area of a property in Walmer Castle Road, Walmer, when he was approached by the attacker.

He then threatened the victim with a knife before punching him and cutting his cheek with the blade.

The suspect was described as a white man, 6ft 5in, and of muscular build.

He had brown hair cut in a short military style, and brown eyes. He was clean-shaven and was wearing a long black leather trench coat, black jeans and brown work-style boots.

He also had tattoos on his hands and spoke with an eastern European accent.

The assault happened at around 2pm on Saturday, December 3, but police say they are only now able to issue an e-fit.

Detective Constable Colin Glover said: "Following a number of enquiries as part of the investigation, we are now in a position to release a computer-generated image of a man we would like to identify."

Anyone who recognises the man in the image is asked to call police on 01843 222289 quoting ZY/43595/16, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.