A teenage boy was attacked in a busy town centre last night.

Police were called at 10.40pm yesterday to reports a 16-year-old had been assaulted by another teenager in Folkestone.

It happened between 10pm and 10.30pm in Shellons Street.

The teenager then walked to Sandgate Road where he was treated by paramedics and taken to hospital.

He has since been discharged.

Anyone who witnessed the incident should call police on 01843 222289 quoting reference 25-1542.