POLICE have released this image of a youth they want to speak to in connection with an assault in a Kent town that left a teenage boy with a suspected broken nose.

The victim, a 16-year-old, was walking over the bridge leading to The Brents from North Lane, Faversham, when he was approached by a boy of around the same age.

The other boy tried to take an iPod from the victim's pocket before kicking him to the ground and then repeatedly kicking him while he was on the floor.

He then took the boy's schoolbag and iPod and walked off towards North Preston. All the belongings taken were later found dumped in a nearby garden.

The offender is described as aged 15 to 16, about 5ft 8in tall, of thin build, with ginger hair and freckles. He was wearing a white baseball cap, a white tracksuit and light-coloured trainers. He had a south London accent.

Anyone with information about the incident, which took place at aroun 6pm on Monday, March 26, is asked to contact police on 01795 419178 or Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.