A man and woman were arrested following a street fight in Sheerness.

It is understood tempers flared in Marine Parade, Sheerness, just before 10pm on Saturday night.

Witnesses say paint was poured over a car and then the fight broke out as watching children screamed in terror.

One man said on Facebook: "It was horrible and horrific to witness. I had to walk my seven-and-a-half months pregnant wife past them.

"They were lying in the road fighting and blocking cars.

"It caused the children present to scream and cry which further upset my wife!"

Another woman said: "It was absolutely disgusting. I was (in) one of the cars that was stuck (and) heard kids screaming."

A man aged 48 and a 36-year-old woman, both from Sheerness, have been quizzed by police.

A police spokesman said: "We were called to a disturbance in Marine Parade, Sheerness.

"Officers arrested two people on suspicion of assault. Both have been released while enquiries continue."

It is understood the fight happened near the Invicta Guest House on the junction with Berridge Road.

Police have since issued an appeal for witnesses.

Anyone with information should call Swale police on 01795 419119 quoting reference number 18-1381 or Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.