A teenager has suffered facial injuries after being assaulted and robbed at a park in Hawkinge, just outside of Folkestone.

The incident is reported to have happened on Saturday night in Page Road.

An 18-year-old man is said to have been threatened by another man just after 10pm.

The suspect is described as being of a similar age with dark brown hair and around 5ft 11ins tall.

He threatened the victim and then assaulted him before stealing his mobile phone and money.

Police are now appealing for any witnesses to the robbery.

Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting ZY/037287/18.

Alternatively, they can call contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.