POLICE are appealing for information following a seemingly unprovoked assault in Jubilee Street, Sittingbourne, at around 7.10pm on Monday.

A 17-year-old boy has told police he was walking home when a male approached him. It is then alleged that the suspect punched him in the face.

The boy suffered a cut to his lip which required stitches at hospital. The victim described the offender as being a black male around 6ft tall.

Anyone who can provide police with information is asked to contact Kent CrimeStoppers on 0800 555111.