DETECTIVES have made an appeal for information after a 20-year-old Polish man was stabbed by a thug armed with a flick knife.

Police say the victim was approached in the street by three men who asked for directions. Suddenly, one of the men produced the flick knife and stabbed in the man in the hand.

The incident occurred behind a church and near a cafe in Dalby Road, Margate, between 8.30pm and 10.55pm on Thursday, August 10.

One of the offenders is described as tall, skinny, aged about 18 with a spotty complexion and local accent.

The victim, who lives in Margate, has given a similar description regarding a second man. The third man is decribed as "a little fat," and wearing a light blue baseball cap.

A police spokesman said: "There is no indication that there was a racial motive for the crime and no further details are known at this time."

The case is being investigated by Det Con Sara Jackson, of Margate Police, who would be interested in talking to anyone who may have seen the incident or who has knowledge of the offence. She can be contacted on 01843 222071.