A MAN who stopped his car to allow three men to cross the road was the victim of a violent attack.

The 58-year-old driver was punched and kicked as he sat in his car, having stopped to let the trio cross Newmans Road, Northfleet.

Instead of crossing the road, one of the three men walked up to the victim’s car and pushed in one of the wing mirrors.

He was then joined by the other two, who unleashed a barrage of punches and kicks towards the driver.

The victim suffered a cut to his nose and broken ribs. His car, a Ford Mondeo, was also damaged.

Police are appealing for information about the incident, which happened on Sunday, August 5, at about 5.30pm.

All three men are described as white, aged between 20 and 30, had gold chains around their necks and wore three-quarter-length trousers.

One was 5ft 8in with short blond hair and was not wearing a top. The second was 6ft, blond and had blue eyes.

The third was 5ft 10in, had short blond hair and he was also not wearing a top.

If you have any information, call PC Aaron Hammond at Gravesend Police Station on 01474 565064 or call Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.