A GANG of youths are wanted by police after a 17-year-old boy was beaten up on Tunbridge Wells Common.

The teenager was with his friends near The Forum on November 21 at around 11pm when a larger group of teenagers approached them.

One member of the gang took the victim's hat and refused to give it back before punching the youngster.

Anyone with information about the assault is asked to contact police on 01732 379217, if possible quoting reference 17043, or, alternatively, call Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Information can also be emailed to appeals.westkent @kent.pnn.police.uk