A man was reportedly beaten and robbed by a group of five people in an alleyway.

The victim was left with facial injuries during the night-time attack in Ashford on Saturday, July 18.

The man in his 30s, was walking through Church Yard Passage at around 9.10pm when he was set upon by the group.

During the incident he was punched several times and his phone was stolen.

The suspects, believed to be teenagers, left the scene in the direction of Tufton Street, leaving him with the injury to his face.

The gang reportedly consisted of four boys and a girl.

The first suspect was described as a boy with dark hair, who wore a light top and a rucksack on his back.

The second boy had blonde hair and wore a white top and shorts.

The third boy was described as short with a stocky build and ginger or blond hair, he wore a white t-shirt, red shorts and orange trainers.

The fourth boy was described as tall with a stocky build, brown hair and wore a black tracksuit with white stripes down the sleeves.

The fifth suspect is a girl with long dark hair and she wore a light brown or khaki skirt.

Anyone with information regarding the robbery should call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/123666/20 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or using the online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org

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