A young boy was allegedly pulled into a car and punched as he walked home from school in Thanet.

The 10-year-old was walking along Station Road, Birchington, at around 3.45pm last Friday, when a car is said to have pulled up alongside him.

The boy told police he was then dragged into the silver Vauxhall Astra and punched.

A 49-year-old man has since been arrested in connection with the incident and released on police bail.

A spokesman for Kent Police said a female passer-by is believed to have witnessed the alleged assault. Officers are keen to speak to her.

Anyone with information should contact Kent Police on 01622 690 690 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.