A 16-year-old student was set upon by a group of around six people wearing baseball caps in a Kent town.

The teenage victim was walking near the bandstand in Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, when he was attacked.

He was punched and pushed to the ground before being repeatedly punched whilst lying on the floor.

His attackers were all young men and all wearing baseball caps. The main offender is described as being 5ft 8in tall and of slim build, wearing a blue TN baseball cap and a blue T-shirt.

Anyone with information about the attack, which took place at about 9.30pm on Friday, July 14, is asked to contact DC Kim Clemo on 01843 222062.