Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman had a gold necklace yanked from her neck.

The incident took place in Milton Road, Gravesend, at 6.30pm on Saturday.

The mother, in her 40s, was walking with her young son near the junction with Berkley Road when she was approached by a man.

She was then assaulted before having the necklace taken.

Police are looking for a white man, around 6ft and in his 30s.

He was seen wearing a grey hooded top and blue t-shirt underneath with light blue denim jeans and white shoes.

Witnesses are urged to call the appeal line on 01474 366149 quoting reference XY/48549/18.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers in Kent anonymously on 0800 555111.