Police are hunting two thugs who attacked a man in the street in broad daylight.

The victim was set upon in Bradstone Road, Folkestone, at 5.20pm last Saturday.

Paramedics had to treat him at the scene.

The victim had been approached by two men when walking along Bradstone Road.

They assaulted him and afterwards were seen walking away and turning into New Street.

Kent Police are looking for one man described as white, around 6ft tall, with a large build, and aged in his early 20s.

He also had a pale complexion, dark hair and was wearing a white t-shirt.

Officers also want to speak to a second man, of a similar age, around 5ft 6ins tall, with dark hair which was curly on top and shaved at the back and sides.

That second suspect had an athletic build and wore baggy trousers, and a black t-shirt with a loud pattern on its back.

People who were in the area at the time, or have any information regarding the assault, should call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting the reference number 46/11934/19.

Alternatively they can call independent charity Kent Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.

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