Police are searching for three teenagers after a bike was stolen near Maidstone last week.

Officers are investigating after a teenage boy was approached by three others while cycling in Downswood on Friday.

Between 6.30pm and 6.45pm, the trio approached the teenager on parkland next to Mallards Way.

After a brief conversation, two of the teenagers are said to have grabbed the victim's arms, while the third stole his bicycle.

When the victim put up a fight, one of the gang assaulted him and threatened him with a knife.

Police have now put out descriptions of three suspects.

One is described as white, unshaven with shoulder length dark hair and either 16 or 17 years old.

He was wearing a blue t-shirt and shorts.

The second suspect, thought to be 17 or 18-years-old, is mixed race, 5ft 8ins tall with black curly hair saved at the sides and flat on top.

He was wearing a white t-shirt, flowery shorts and a carrying a satchel.

The third is white, 17 or 18-years-old with long blonde hair and a full beard. He was wearing a t-shirt and shorts.

They were reportedly accompanied by two girls who are described as being about 16 years old with long hair.

Anybody who saw incident or has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Kent Police on 01622604100 quoting reference YY/13332/18.

Alternatively contact Kent Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.