A man and woman were injured after being attacked by a group of teenagers wielding weapons.

The couple had to be taken to hospital following the night-time attack in South Ashford.

At about 11.30pm on Tuesday night, the pair had been walking along Beaver Lane when they were approached by a trio of young men at the junction of Cuckoo Lane.

The suspects then reportedly attacked the victims with weapons including a piece of wood with nails in it, and a catapult with stones and eggs.

The assailants, all of whom were white, aged 15 to 18, and were wearing balaclavas, then ran away in the direction of the playground in the area.

One of the boys was reportedly wearing a white hooded top and another was wearing a dark green jacket.

The victims were left with injuries that needed gluing at hospital.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has dashcam or CCTV that may assist the investigation is urged to contact police on 01843 22289, quoting reference 46/114010/21 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete an anonymous online form at their website.

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