A schoolboy was repeatedly punched in the face in an unprovoked street attack.

The 14-year-old was assaulted by a young man in Coombe Road, Folkestone, as he was walking home from school.

The victim had first noticed a man walking towards him.

As the pair passed the thug punched him a number of times in the face before walking off in an unknown direction.

The victim did not need medical treatment and managed to get home and call police.
The attack happened at 12.55pm on Tuesday, November 12.

Police are looking for a man in his late teen or early 20s, of slim build and approximately 5ft 6in tall.

He was wearing an Adidas hooded top, which was light grey at the bottom and dark grey at the top, grey jeans and black Nike trainers.

Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information about the assault, or who can identify the suspect, should contact

PC Stuart Goodban on 07773 396676 quoting crime reference number ZY/34433/13, or call Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.