Emergency services descended on Bluewater this evening after a group of teenagers released suspected pepper spray on a group of people.

Police, ambulance and fire crews were called to the shopping centre in Greenhithe just before 5.30pm.

Medics checked over three teenagers and a number of members of the public, who were nearby when the attack happened in the Winter Garden area.

A cordon was set up while emergency crews dealt with the aftermath of the incident.

A hunt is now underway to find those responsible.

A police spokesman said: “A group of teenagers are reported to have sprayed three other young people with an unknown substance.

“Officers attended where they established the group of teenagers are known to one another and enquiries are ongoing to locate the suspects.

“The South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire and Rescue Service also attended the scene.

“The three teenagers and several members of the public who were nearby at the time, were all checked over.

“No serious injuries were reported and they have all since left the shopping centre.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact police online or call 01474 366149 quoting reference 07-1120.