Police are appealing for witnesses after a boy of 14 was assaulted.

The boy, from Gillingham, suffered cuts and bruises in the attack on Friday, March 12.

He was walking along Maidstone Road at about 7.15pm when the group of 15 approached him. A number of people then assaulted him.

An unknown man and woman helped the boy after the assault.

Five boys aged between 13-15, all from Gillingham, were arrested on suspicion of assault and releasd on police bail.

They are due at Medway Police Station at a later date.

Anyone with information should call investigating officer PC Claire Hammond at Medway Police Station on 01634 792423 or CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.