A 37-year-old Chinese doctor is recovering after being brutally punched and kicked in a racist attack.

The doctor was walking on his own in North Street, Strood, near a Post Office, when he encountered a large group of youths.

The group, both boys and girls, shouted racist abuse at him while five of them – three young men and two young women – attacked him, punching and kicking him to the ground. He was left with injuries to his head and face and broke his glasses.

Detectives are now trying to trace a motorist who they believe may have witnessed the attack.

The violent incident took place on Tuesday, August 23, between 10pm and 11pm but details have only just been released in a bid to find the motorist.

Det Sgt Mel Rickersey said: “We believe that this unprovoked and cowardly attack only ceased because a passing car stopped and the youths dispersed. We urgently need the person driving the car to come forward to help us identify the people responsible.”

If you can assist Medway Police with their enquiries, telephone 01634 884035.