A TEENAGER suffered head injuries after being punched and kicked during an attack.

The 18-year-old victim was walking towards Greenhithe station when she was approached by the attacker at the roundabout of the junction with Station Road and Eagles Road.

After she refused to hand over cash he grabbed her hair and swung her into a bush before beginning his assault.

After the attack the teenager was taken to Darent Valley Hospital and had treatment for injuries to her head and wrist.

Her attacker is around 26 years old, 5ft 11in tall and has cropped fair hair. He was wearing blue tracksuit bottoms.

Anyone with information about the attack, which occurred between 7pm and 7.45pm on August 5, should call police on 01474 565220.