POLICE are appealing for information after a boy of 15 was wounded with a knife in a street attack.

The incident happened in Livingstone Road, Gravesend, as the victim was walking towards Palmer Avenue to meet a friend.

Two men suddenly approached and started hitting him. The boy felt something go into his side and noticed he was bleeding.

He was taken to Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford and treated for two puncture wounds to the side of his body.

The offenders are both white men. One was of stocky build wearing a black puffa jacket and black jogging bottoms. The second man was of slim build wearing cream coloured jogging bottoms.

The incident occurred between 8pm and 8.30pm on February 7.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed it or saw the offenders prior to it to telephone 01474 565211 quoting reference 3427 or Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 – calls to his number are free and you may be eligible for a reward.