POLICE are appealing for information from people who were in the harbour area of Folkestone on New Year's Eve between 9pm and 9.20 pm.

An incident took place involving a 24-year-old white man and a 38-year-old Asian man. Both claim to have been assaulted by the other.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any information, is asked to contact Det Con Mel Avory on 01303 850055.