A man suffered face injuries after being repeatedly punched by a group of men.

The victim had been on a night out with four friends when they became involved in an argument with three other men near The Goose pub in King Street, Gravesend, which was closed at the time.

The friends went to get a taxi home, but were followed. A man from the group of three then knocked on the window of the taxi.

The group then attempted to drag one of the friends from the taxi, prompting the victim, a man in his 20s, to get out and tell them to go away.

He was then punched in the face a number of times before the men left the scene.

He was then taken to hospital to be treated for facial injuries.

The attack happened at around 2.20am on Saturday, December 30, and police now want witnesses to come forward.

The suspects were three white men.

One was wearing a black top and black jacket with jeans, and had dark short cropped hair.

The second was wearing blue jeans, brown shoes, grey top and dark jacket with dark short cropped hair.

The third man was wearing blue jeans, a black top and dark jacket and had blonde hair. He is 5ft 11 and around 20 years old.

Anyone with information can call police on 01474 366149 quoting crime reference XY/068736/17 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.