Thugs punched a man in his 20s in the head and stepped on his neck in a 'nasty and unprovoked attack', police have revealed.

Detectives have released images of two men they want to question after the incident which left the victim with cuts and bruies on his head.

The victim was walking along Station Approach Road, Ramsgate, in the direction of St Lawrence when he came across a large group of people walking towards him.

As he walked past them, a woman from the group was pushed into his path but he managed to avoid her.

At that point, a man asked if he had a problem before punching the him in the side of the head.

As the victim fell to the floor, another man put his foot against his neck to stop him getting up. He was assaulted and felt his pockets being searched.

They took his wallet containing a quantity of cash. He also realised his phone was missing.

Officers are particularly keen to speak to a woman who was able to give the victim his phone back following the incident.

DC Jason Maitland said: "This was a nasty and unprovoked attack and it is fortunate that the victim’s injuries were not worse.

"We want to speak to anyone who might recognise these two men pictured in the efits or if anyone remembers seeing a group of people in the area around that time."

The incident took place at 1.50am on May 23 but police only released the details today.

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 01843 222289 quoting reference ZY/015805/15.