A 13-year-old schoolboy was beaten after he tried to defend a friend who was being abused by a gang.

The attack happened by the tennis courts in Hartsdown Park, Margate, when they were approached by a group of teenagers.

The victim was punched in the face by a youth in his mid to late teens who was about 6ft 1in tall. He had blond-brown, short hair and wore a blue or purple baseball cap, a light hooded top and blue tracksuit bottoms.

After assaulting the boy the thug then went into the leisure centre.

WDC Katrina Whitehead would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who can identify the suspect. She can be contacted on 01843 222151. The attack happened at about 1.20pm on Sunday, January 11.