A 17-year-old boy was hit the face after he had his mobile phone stolen in the street.

Detectives say the incident happened as the victim was talking on his phone as he walked in Cervia Way, Gravesend, towards a friend’s house.

A man grabbed the phone from the teenager's hand and then started to walk away. The victim followed asking for it back. The offender then turned round and struck him in the face.

The attack happened on December 12 between 4.30pm and 5pm. A 19-year-old man was later arrested in connection with this incident.

DC Geoff McCreery, the officer investigating this incident said: “The police would like to speak with a man and a woman who helped the victim shortly after the incident as they may have information that could prove vital to the investigation. All information will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact DC McCreery at North Kent police on 01474 565167 quoting reference 28081 or Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 – calls to this number are free and you may be eligible for a reward.