POLICE are appealing for information following an assault in Gravesend.

A 28-year-old man was with a friend in Rose Avenue between 6pm and 7pm when a man approached and started shouting at them.

The offender then punched and kicked the victim, causing him to fall to the floor where the man continued to kick and punch him.

The victim was taken to Darent Valley Hospital and treated for cuts to his face and a broken arm.

The attacker was white but the victim cannot recall any more details about him. The victim's friend was not hurt during the incident.

Police are appealing to anyone who has information about this incident on September 9 to contact DC Lynda Birch on 01474 565220 quoting reference 20364 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.