A FRENCH teacher was punched in the face when he tried to stop a confrontation between one of his students and another youth in a Kent town.

The teacher was with a group of eight students in Hawley Street, Margate, when a group of youths walked past them and a girl flicked her cigarette at one of the French students.

A row took place and as the teacher tried to separate the two a boy attacked him. He is described as aged 13 or 14, 5ft 2ins tall, stocky build with blonde hair.

The teacher did not need hospital treatment.

Anyone who saw the incident, which took place on Tuesday, May 22, is urged to contact PC Kim Lumpkin on 01843 222060.