A man from Gravesend was hit three times in the face and then robbed when he fell to the ground.

Around 8.10pm the 53-year-old Asian man was walking through the underpass between Norfolk Road and Rapheal Road when he was approached by a man.

The robber hit him and then stole his wallet. The offender is white, 20 to 22 years old and 6ft tall. He had a medium build and was clean shaven.

He was wearing faded blue jeans, a red jacket and white trainers.

If anybody saw the robber leave the underpass and run into Norfolk Road Industrial Estate on December 22, they should call Det Con Vidler on 01474 565167 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.