A man had liquid thrown in his face and his hat stolen by two men on a moped.

The robbery happened in Hall Road, Northfleet, near the girls' school between 7pm and 7.20pm last night.

The victim, who had been walking along the road at the time, reported irritation to his skin following the attack and was taken to hospital as a precaution.

The liquid used was later found to be not acidic or noxious.

A spokesman for the force said inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident were ongoing.