Two men needed hospital treatment after they were attacked by a gang of youths.

Police say an altercation broke out at the junction of St George’s Street and Whitefriars Street in Canterbury on Sunday shortly after 7pm.

A spokesman for the force said: “Two men were reportedly assaulted by a group of teenage boys and required hospital treatment for injuries.”

Detectives from East Kent Criminal Investigation Department are investigating and urge anyone who saw what happened to call police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/117736/23.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or by using the online form on their website.