A brick-welding gang member confronted a man in an attempt to steal his bike while another threw a crate of milk during the incident.

The encounter allegedly took place in St Vincent’s Road, Dartford.

A man in his 40s was cycling along the road when the confrontation took place between 12.05am and 1am on Wednesday, January 11.

Police are asking residents with private CCTV and those with dashcam to check for footage that could help the investigation.

Investigating officer PC Ellis Langford, said: "We have been completing inquiries to track down and arrest those responsible are now urging anybody with information to call our appeal line."

Anybody with information should call Kent Police on 01474 366149, quoting crime reference 46/7806/23.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form on their website.