A man needed to be taken to hospital with multiple injuries after being assaulted by an alleged gang in a residential street.

Police have launched an investigation after the victim, who was a passenger in a car, was attacked in Moore Road, Swanscombe, at around 10.45pm on Wednesday (March 12).

The victim was in a car which had stopped in the road when a group, who arrived in vehicles travelling from the opposite direction, are reported to have attacked him.

He managed to flee the scene on foot and was later treated at hospital, where he has since been discharged.

The suspects are believed to have left the scene in the vehicles they arrived in.

Police have now launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses.

Anyone with information, including dashcam, doorbell footage or CCTV, should contact Kent Police on 01474 366149.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or through their online form.