Detectives investigating a stabbing along a busy town centre street have pleaded for witnesses to come forward to help them catch a suspect who remains at large.

A teenager suffered knife wounds to his back and thigh following the incident in Gravesend on Tuesday afternoon.

Two young men were seen brawling at a zebra crossing on Milton Road, close to the junction of Albion Road, before chasing each other down the street.

CCTV footage from a nearby camera then shows the victim limp away and holding his back.

Police were called after the incident at 12.45pm with the attack said to have been carried out on the victim by an unknown man.

He was taken to hospital in London for treatment to his injuries which are not described as life threatening.

The suspect has been described as a black man, about 6ft 3ins tall with a large build.

He was wearing a dark hooded top and last seen running in the direction of Trinity Road.

Police have reviewed CCTV footage and spoken to witnesses but have urged for anyone else with information or video footage to come forward.

This could include dashcam footage, doorbell cameras or personal CCTV footage as well as eye-witnesses who saw the incident or the suspect afterwards.

Anyone with information, including mobile phone footage or privately held CCTV that may assist the investigation, is urged to call Kent Police on 01474 366149 quoting 46/103238/21.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111 or using the anonymous online form available here.

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