These are the horrific injuries a Ramsgate man suffered after he was assaulted by five men on Monday.

Jeff Cousins, 43, of West Cliff Road, said: "I had just left my house and immediately I was followed by five people who started shouting at me.

"I tried to get into The Artillery Arms pub to get out of their way but I got hit with something so hard and I hit the floor just outside."

"They kept attacking ran off into Crescent Road - but I think I was temporarily knocked out for part of it.

"I didn't see anyone else around at the time but I got myself back to the house still bleeding.

"My partner called an ambulance, apparently I had an epileptic fit and I think my palate is broken.

"I had just been paid and they went through my pockets so now I can't support myself for the next two weeks.

"It was totally unprovoked and I don't know what goes on in people's heads to inflict an attack like that."

Mr Cousins is now unable to see out of his right eye and was taken to the QEQM hospital in Margate.

Kent Police is investigating the assault which took place at 6.20pm.

Anyone with information is urged to call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting reference ZY/5497/15.