A mum is appealing for information after her teenage son, who has special needs, was attacked and robbed of his bike.

Sabrina Clarke’s son Cameron was approached by two men on Chatham Hill. They asked for the time, then they punched him in the face and made off with his bike.

The 17-year-old, who had been making his way home to Rainham from his grandmother’s house in Strood, was left covered in blood.

A passing delivery driver came to help him as he sat slumped on the ground. Cameron suffered a black eye and a cut to his face.

His mum said the attack, on Thursday, November 16, has left him scared to go out.

Ms Clarke said: “One of them was holding a bottle in his hand. He told Cameron he would bottle him if he didn’t give him his bike. They repeatedly punched him in the face.”

Both men are described as being white, aged between 18 and 22, around 5ft 8in tall and slim build. Both were wearing black coats with the hoods pulled up. One had a ginger beard.

Ms Clarke added: “The bike was specially made for him by a member of our family. It is a silver grey Carrera Vengeance mountain bike with stickers on the frame.

"Because he has special needs Cameron doesn’t like using public transport, that bike is his lifeline.”

Police are investigating.

Anyone with information about the attack or the bike, can contact officers on 01634 792209, quoting crime reference number XY/60361/17. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.