An appeal has been launched after a group of men jumped in a parked car and robbed the driver.

The victim, a man in his 20s, was sitting in a car in Newington Road, Ramsgate, when he was approached by a man who demanded a lift to Broadstairs.

The man then shouted to a group of men nearby, telling them to get into the car.

But when the victim told them he did not have room to take all of them, the suspect grabbed his keys.

He only returned them once the driver handed over cigarettes and cash.

"This victim was left shaken but thankfully unharmed..." - Det Con Adam Hinton

The victim was then able to drive away and report the incident - which happened between 12.45pm and 1.15pm on Tuesday, April 14 - to police.

The suspect is described as a white man, aged between 23 and 27 years old, with short brown hair and a tattoo on his neck.

He was wearing a red hooded jumper and blue jeans.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Adam Hinton said: "This victim was left shaken but thankfully unharmed.

"The incident took place during the lunchtime in a busy area of Ramsgate and we are sure there will be witnesses who can assist us with this investigation."

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to call police on 01843 222289 quoting ZY/11034/15.

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