A mass brawl in which two teenagers were hurt has sparked a police crackdown – with a 48-hour dispersal order put in place.

It will cover Milton Place, Ordnance Road, Canal Road and Canal Basin which all encompass Gravesend Promenade.

Police were called to a fight involving a large group of young people in the town in Gordon Promenade East, near Canal Road, just before 9pm last night.

The crowd had dispersed when officers arrived at the scene and two teenage boys were located nearby with arm injuries. Inquiries remain ongoing into the circumstances.

The dispersal order has since been put in place which gives police additional powers to move on anyone causing a nuisance and, if necessary, to arrest those who return to the area once dispersed.

It runs until 11pm on Sunday.

Police are also appealing for witnesses or anyone with video footage to come forward.

Anyone with details should call 01474 366149 quoting reference 23-1801.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or by completing the online form on their website.