Police are investigating after a man in his 60s was reportedly knocked unconscious by bike-riding robbers by the side of the River Medway.

The man was walking along the towpath near Clifford Way, Maidstone, when two men cycled past him at speed towards the town centre as he approached the Tovil bridge.

This caused the man to jump to one side, and he shouted at the cyclists before continuing to walk away.

He then felt a blow to his face and fell unconscious. He was later found lying on the floor by a member of the public who took him to a local hospital.

The man suffered a cut to his face and bruising, and later realised his mobile phone, wristwatch, bank card and cash had been stolen.

The incident happened between midday and 4pm on Monday, October 2.

The suspects 25 to 30 years old, with dark brown hair, and were wearing dark hooded tops and tracksuit bottoms.

They spoke with foreign accents and are believed to have left the scene on their bikes, travelling towards Wateringbury.

Officers want to speak to the person who helped the victim, anyone who saw the incident, and anyone who may have information that can help.

Witnesses are asked to call police on 01622 604100 quoting reference YY/28701/17, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.