DETECTIVES are searching for six people, including a woman, after a 33-year-old man was robbed in the street.

The victim was walking in Luton Road, Chatham, near Chatham Hill, when he was approached him by a group of people. One member of the group threatened him with a knife while another man held him.

The man managed to run away but the robbers escaped with £12 in cash and two recently purchased DVDs.

The incident occurred between 2.15pm and 2.45pm on Tuesday, June 28.

A police spokeswoman said: "The group comprised five men and one woman. The man who threatened the victim with a knife is described as being Eastern European, of large build, in his 30s with dark curly gelled hair. He was wearing a dark tracksuit.

The second man is also said to be Eastern European also of large build and in his 30s. He had dark hair and wore a light coloured top and dark tracksuit bottoms.

Det Con Melanie Riddell said: "We are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the robbery, or anyone who has information that will help us with this investigation."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det Con Riddell at Medway police station on 01634 792527 or Kent CrimeStoppers on 0800 555111.