Five teenagers have been arrested after a taxi driver's jaw was broken in an alleged attack by a gang of youths.

The cabbie was left with serious injuries after the incident in Hythe.

The driver was reportedly set upon by a group after stopping in Blackhouse Hill between 1am and 2am on Saturday, October 17.

An 18-year-old man, 17-year-old boy and 16-year-old girl from Hythe, and a 17-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl from Folkestone were arrested.

All five have been released on bail until Sunday, November 22.

Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 01843 222289 quoting reference ZY/32651/15, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.