A man was hit over the head with a bottle as a group of teens tried to snatch his vape.

Police were called to the attempted robbery at a bus stop outside Herne Bay railway station at about 8pm on Wednesday.

It was reported that the man had been approached by a group of teenagers before being attacked.

Officers also spoke to a boy who had been hit with a bottle after being approached by the group, aged around 15 or 16, near the tennis pavilion in Memorial Park.

A police spokesman said: "Both of the victims were taken to a local hospital for treatment and the incidents are being treated as linked.

"Two 15-year-old boys were later arrested on suspicion of assault and have been bailed until Wednesday, October 28."

Detectives are urging anyone with information to call 01843 222289, quoting the reference number 46/179935/20, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

To get the latest updates in ongoing cases, police appeals and criminals put behind bars, click here

Read more: All the latest news from Herne Bay