POLICE in North Kent are appealing for information after a gang of youths robbed a teenager of his bike.

The 14-year-old victim was riding with friends on Dartford Heath in the area known as the Glory Bumps at around 2.40pm on December 29.

A gang of youths aged 14 to 16 stood around watching them and started throwing stones at the boys.

One of the gang approached the victim and demanded he had over his bike - a green Saracen model worth £160.

The robbers were all white, except for one boy who was mixed race.

Most of them were wearing black tracksuits and one wore the hood of his top over a baseball cap.

If you witnessed the incident or have information which may help police with their inquiries, call Det Con Paul Clements at Gravesend police station on 01474 565097 or Kent Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.