FOUR youths are being sought by police after a sex attack on a girl in a public park.

Police say the victim was approached by the group in the monument area of Albany Park in Sittingbourne between 7.15pm and 7.25pm on Monday.

They prevented her from walking past and then proceeded to sexually assault her.

While the assault was taking place, another group of youths approached the offenders and they let go of the victim and ran off.

The first offender is described as white, aged between 17 and 18, about 5ft 10in tall, of slim build with brown hair. He was wearing a black hooded top with a red pattern on it, black jogging bottoms and white trainers.

The second is described as white, of a similar age to the first offender, 5ft 6in tall, of medium build. He was wearing a black hooded top, a red bandana across his forehead and mouth, black jogging bottoms and white trainers.

The third offender is thought to be around 16 years old, white, slim build and wearing a black hooded top, black jogging bottoms with white trainers.

The fourth offender is aged around 18, white, slim build and wearing similar clothes to the third offender. He also had a large silver ring, the size of a £2 coin, with a tiger or leopard on it.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sittingbourne Police on 01795 419337 or alternatively contact Kent Crimestoppers free and anonymously on 0800 555111.