A boy’s face was fractured in two places, bruised and swollen after a stone struck him in an alleged assault.

The police are appealing for more information after the incident, which happened in Dunes Road, Greatstone, in Romney Marsh.

A group of children were walking along the road when an object, possibly a stone, was thrown from a nearby wooded area.

A police spokesman said: “He reported facial injuries described as two fractures, bruising and swelling and went to a local hospital for medical attention.”

The incident happened on Monday, January 23.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 01843 222289 quoting reference ZY/002975/17, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.