A 21-year-old man suffered a fractured skull when he was punched to the ground by an unknown attacker.

The assault took place near to the Anchor Taxis office in Hawley Street, Margate. It is thought the attacker may have been part of a larger group.

The victim is from the Dover area.

Anyone with information about the assault, which took place at about 3.30am on Monday, July 30, is asked to contact PC Simon McCullum on 01843 231055.