Kent Police are renewing an appeal for witnesses and information after two teenagers were assaulted near Dover Castle.

A 16-year-old girl was with her male friend of the same age in Upper Road, Dover,when they walked past two women who started shouting at them and making racist remarks.

Police media officer Jon Green said: " They carried on walking but the women followed and caught up with them and were still shouting.

"A white van then pulled up and a man got out and assaulted the boy by punching him. One of the women punched the girl. The women and the man got back in the van and drove off."

The woman was described as white, of large build, 5ft 4in tall. The other female was also white, of skinny build, about 25 years old, also 5ft 4in tall with brown hair tied up in a bun, and was 'scruffy'.

Mr Green added: "Both spoke with common accents described as 'almost cockney'."

Anyone who witnessed the incident on Monday, July 14, at 9.45pm, or knows the offenders is asked to contact DC Julia Earl on 01304 240055 quoting ref: FY/010995/08

Alternatively ,information can be given anonymously by calling Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.