POLICE are hunting a young man after a man and a woman were assaulted in the Kent town.

The attack took place while the pair were walking down Priory Road, Ramsgate.

They were set upon from behind. The woman was punched in the face and the 38-year-old man, who is from Deal, required stitches to cuts to his face.

Their attacker is described as a white male aged between 17 and 18. He was wearing a yellow top and a white baseball cap.

Anyone with information about this incident, which took place between 10pm and 10.30pm on Wednesday, August 1, is asked to contact police on 01843 222084 or Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.