AN 11-year-old boy was punched in the face before having his scooter stolen during a robbery in Northfleet.

The youngster was walking along Vale Road at around 6pm yesterday evening (April 26) and was crossing the iron railway bridge.

He was approached by an older boy who punched him before stealing his JD BUG scooter, which has a distinctive black and pink checked pattern on the deck.

The older boy is estimated to be about 14-years-old, white and about 5 foot 8 inches tall with short brown hair.

He was wearing a black hooded top and dark bottoms at the time of the incident.

Anyone who witnessed the robbery or knows the whereabouts of the scooter is asked to contact DC Chris Mason on 101 quoting reference XY/12769/12.