Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman reported being punched in the face and robbed by two men in Ramsgate.

The 36-year-old was walking down an alleyway between Boundary Road and Asda at 5.50pm last Monday when two men emerged from a gate.

The men rifled through her pockets and stole cash before running towards Asda.

Police spokesman Scarlet Jones said: “One of the suspects is described as being 5ft 6ins tall and was wearing a dark coloured beanie hat and dark padded coat.

“It is believed the men spoke with Eastern European accents.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Steven Tring on 01843 222289 quoting reference ZY/34637/15.

Alternatively anyone with information who prefers to remain anonymous can call Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.