A man has received a "puncture wound" after being assaulted from behind on a residential road.

Police are appealing for information about the incident, which took place yesterday at around 7.55am in Darenth Avenue, Tonbridge, near the junction of Derwent Road.

A man in his 20s told officers he was approached from behind and assaulted.

He was taken to hospital after being treated for a puncture wound by an ambulance crew, and was later discharged.

Officers are keen to speak with a man seen in the area at around the time of the incident. He is described as white, of medium build and was wearing a white t-shirt, grey jogging bottoms and white trainers.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information is asked to call police on 01622 604100, quoting reference 08-0252.