Detectives are hunting three teenagers who attacked multiple people during a spate of robberies.

On Saturday, December 8, a call was received that a man in his 60s was assaulted between midnight and 12.40am in Mill Street, East Malling. A bag containing glasses, binoculars and a tablet was stolen.

On the same night between 12.30am and 12.50am, a man in his 70s was walking along Swan Street when he was assaulted and his wallet containing a quantity of cash was stolen.

Later that morning between 1.35am and 1.50am, a man in his 30s was assaulted in Offham Road. He fell to the floor and the suspects reportedly searched his pockets but nothing was stolen.

Two further robberies were reported on Friday, December 14.

Officers were notified that at around 11.15pm a woman was pushed to the ground in Offham Road and her handbag was stolen.

A further call was received that a man in his 50s was assaulted in Fatherwell Avenue between 11.25pm and 11.30pm and had a quantity of cash stolen.

The suspects are described as being two or three white men in their late teens wearing dark clothing with hooded tops.

Detective Constable Tracy Brightman said: "While we are conducting inquiries to identify the suspects, we are appealing to witnesses who have not yet spoken to the police, or anyone with information that may assist the investigation to come forward."

Anyone with details should call Kent Police on 01622 604100, quoting 46/20189/18, or to remain anonymous Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.