A YOUNG man was assaulted and robbed by a group of men on a Kent playing field while he was walking home.

The attack happened on the Jackson playing field at Rochester.

The 21-year-old victim was on his way back from the train station when he was approached by the gang.

He suffered a swollen jaw and cuts to his face in the assault and also had his mobile phone and iPod stolen.

Anyone with information about this incident - which took place at around 1am on Saturday, September 8 - is asked to contact police on 01634 792530 or Kent Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.