A 40-year-old woman fell to the ground as a group of teenagers snatched her handbag and ran off.

The police are investigating the incident opposite Gillespie's Pub in Harbour Approach Road, Folkestone.

The four youngsters ran towards the lorry park at the harbour afterwards.

The suspects are described as being aged around 14.

One of the girls had a red bandanna in her hair and was wearing a green fluffy coat.

The other girl was wearing a black hooded coat, black jeans and white shoes.

One of the boys had grey tracksuit bottoms with a knee patch and a baseball cap and was limping. The other had grey jogging bottoms.

The incident happened on Friday, December 30, just before 9.30pm, but details have only just been released.

Police say they have spoken to several witnesses but want to hear from anyone else who may have seen the robbery or may know the identity of the suspects.

Anyone who can help is asked to call PC James Leggett on 01843 222289 quoting crime reference ZY/47545/16, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.