A 19-year-old man was threatened with a knife and then hit by two men who approached him and asked for money.

The incident occurred in City Way, Rochester, at the junction of New Road, at around 12.15am on Saturday, September 15.

The victim was robbed of a mobile phone, a neck chain and an earring. He went home and an ambulance was called.

He was taken to Gillingham's Medway Maritime Hospital and treatedd for a swelling to his head.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or have any information that may help detectives. Anyone who can help is asked to contact PC Lisa Stevens at Medway police station on 01634 792530 or Kent CrimeStoppers on 0800 555111.