A gang has punched a man to the ground and held him down while rifling through his pockets.

It happened as the victim, who is in his 20s, was walking along Rosedale Road, near the junction of Wharfdale Road, in Margate at around 2.45am yesterday.

The group of around five offenders left empty-handed when they were disturbed by a light from a nearby property.

Police attended the scene and a 23-year-old man from Broadstairs and a 25-year-old man from Ramsgate were arrested in connection with the incident.

They have been released on bail until September 2 pending further inquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the late night attack is now being urged to contact police.

In particular, officers would like to speak to the driver of a white or light-coloured taxi which was reported to have picked up a passenger in the area around the same time.

Witnesses should call police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/140030/20 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or using the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.

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