Police in Deal are appealing for witnesses after two middle-aged men were attacked in Walmer on Saturday night.

They were walking on the seafront path near the padding pool just after 11pm when they were assaulted by a group of four men and one woman.

Both were hit on the head, possibly by a bottle, and were treated in hospital for cuts and bruises.

Three of the group are described as follows:

• White male, late teens, 5ft 11ins, slim build, short dark brown hair, English accent and wearing a dark blue hooded top.

• White male, quite short, shaven head, possible northern accent.

• White female, late teens, slightly dumpy, wearing a light coloured top.

• White man, tall, wearing knee length black and white speckled shorts.

Police are keen to speak to a couple who walked past the two middle-aged men in the direction of Deal Castle prior to the attack and also two men who were standing at the junction of North Barrack Road.

Contact police on 01303 289180 or call Crimestoppers hotline on 0800 555111.