Police hunt suspect after teenage boy assaulted in field in Hartley, Longfield

A teenage boy is in hospital after being assaulted in a field.

Police were called to land off Church Road in Hartley, Longfield, at about 9.20pm yesterday following reports of a disturbance between a group of people.

A 16-year-old boy was assaulted and needed medical treatment.

He was taken to a local hospital to be treated where he remains.

No arrests have been made and police are hunting for suspect.

He is described as being a white male, about 5ft 8in.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kent Police on 01622 604100 quoting reference 46/190289/22.