A man was scratched when two teenagers stole his electric bike.

Police have launched an investigation following the reported robbery in an alleyway off Wildwood Road, Sturry, yesterday (Friday).

It happened at 5.40pm when the victim was in the passageway and two people, believed to be teenage boys, took the bike.

The victim sustained scratches to his arms following a short altercation.

The suspects are described as being around 16-years-old, both with short, dark hair.

They were dressed in dark tracksuits at the time.

Following the incident, they made off into Sturry Park.

Police are now appealing for witnesses or footage of the incident.

Anyone with information, or who has privately held CCTV covering the nearby area, is asked to call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/82504/20.

You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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