A TEENAGE boy was attacked by three youths as he was walking through an alleyway late at night.

The 16-year-old victim was making his way along an alley by a travel agent in Sittingbourne High Street when he was approached by the trio.

One of them is said to have punched him and demanded his belongings. They boy managed to get away and run home.

He suffered injuries to his ribs, but no items were taken from him.

One of the youths is described as being a white mae, aged between 17 and 18, 5ft 5in tall, of medium build with collar-length straight blond hair. He was wearing a black jacket.

The attack happened between 11.10pm and 11.15pm on Tuesday.

If anyone has any information about this incident they are asked to contact Sittingbourne Police on 01795 477055. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.