A teenage boy has been taken to hospital after two men assaulted him and stole his mobile phone.

Police were called to the incident at 5am this morning in Margate Road, Ramsgate.

Ambulance crews treated the boy for facial injuries before taking him to hospital.

The men are black and in their 20s and 30s with short hair.

Both were wearing black clothing and balaclavas.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 01843 222289 quoting 17-0134 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.