Four teenage boys have been arrested after another was attacked in Deal.

At around 11.35pm on Friday, July 30, Kent Police was called to a report that a teenage boy had been assaulted.

The victim had been walking through Five Step Alley when a group approached him and he was knocked to the floor and beaten.

He sustained injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Four boys from Deal, two aged 16 and two aged 17, have been arrested on suspicion of assault and released on bail pending further enquiries.

Detectives are appealing for information following the assault.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/136669/21.

You can also contact Crimestoppers in Kent anonymously by calling 0800 555111 or by filling in the online report form.

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