A teenage boy was attacked and mugged near a park by a gang of eight people.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the victim was approached by the group near the Park Crescent entrance to Dane Park in Margate.

A force spokesman said: “He was reportedly assaulted before the group stole his bag and phone and left the area.

“One of the group is described as a white, teenage male, around 5ft, 11ins tall and was wearing a grey puffer-style jacket and blue Nike jogging bottoms.

“An investigation into the incident is ongoing and detectives are urging anyone who saw what happened and has yet to speak to officers to get in touch.”

The robbery in Margate happened shortly after 8pm on Monday, January 8.

Anyone with information or dashcam or CCTV footage which may assist should call police on 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/4635/24.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete their online form.