Investigators are appealing for witnesses after a stabbing outside a high street pub.

A teenage boy was allegedly assaulted in Sheerness High Street during a disturbance involving a group of men.

Police say he suffered an injury to his arm which was consistent with a stab wound, and attended hospital for treatment following the incident just after midnight on Saturday, September 10.

It is believed to have happened outside The Goat.

Anyone with information should call Kent Police on 01795 419119, quoting crime reference 46/176457/22.

People who wish to remain anonymous can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or complete the online form on their website.

Investigating officer, PC Colin Page, said: "This was a violent assault and we have been completing enquiries to identify the person responsible.

"We are now urging witnesses or anybody with information that may assist our investigation to contact our appeal line."