A teenager has had an e-cigarette stolen after being punched during an alleyway robbery.

The victim was walking with friends on the path between Cornwallis Avenue and Radnor Park Avenue in Folkestone at around 2pm yesterday when he was approached by three people.

He was punched while one of the offenders searched his pockets, stealing an orange vape.

A police spokesman said: "The first suspect was described as a black teenager, wearing all grey and a grey puffer jacket.

"The second suspect was wearing a navy Tommy Hilfiger coat, and the third suspect was wearing black clothing, including a hooded top, with a white face covering. He had black curly hair."

Detectives would like to speak to anyone who has information about the robbery or saw what happened.

Witnesses should call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/267045/21