Police are investigating an attack on an eight year-old boy by a group of older youngsters.

The boy, who suffered an injury to his hand which did not require hospital treatment, was attacked by the older group in Beaufoy Road area of Dover on Easter Monday.

A spokesman for Kent Police said: "The boy sustained a hand injury, which did not require an ambulance to attend."

Anyone with information regarding the incident should call the force on 01843 222289 quoting the reference number 46/55921/21.

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