POLICE are searching for a gang of thugs after an attack on 54-year-old man outside a Kent railway station.

The attack happened at Rochester between midnight and 1.39am, on Thursday, November 16, but details have only just been released.

Police want help identifying five thugs who allegedly beat up the man at the taxi rank near the station. He required hospital treatment for injuries to his leg and elbow.

Anyone who can assist police with information is asked to telephone PC Jo Paine on 01634 792528 or CrimeStoppers on 0800 555111.