Police investigating a robbery in Dover on New Year’s Eve are appealing for witnesses.

A 14-year-old boy was heading towards Dover Priory railway station at 6.15 pm on Friday December 31 when he was approached by five men.

The men surrounded himand removed his gold sovereign ring and some cash and then made off to the station where they boarded a train to Folkestone.

Four of the men are described as white and one is said to be black.

A 30-year-old man from Deal and 40-year-old man from Dover were arrested and have been released on bail while officers make further enquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact PC Paris Cook on 01622 690690 quoting reference FY/77/11.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.