POLICE are investigating an assault on a 15-year-old boy in a public park.

The boy has admitted to police that he and a friend were interfering with play equipment when a man in his mid-20s, who was accompanied by two young children, came up and punched him after telling them off about their behaviour.

The boy suffered a cut lip during the incident which occcurred in the park at Westmeads Road, Whitstable, just before noon on Saturday, February 18.

Anyone who can assist police is asked to contact DC Martin Williams on 01227 762055.