A woman was sexually assaulted as she walked home in Canterbury, police revealed today.

The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday morning in Kingsmead Road between 2.30am and 3am.

The 29-year-old victim had stopped for a rest when a man approached her to ask if she was ok.

He then sexually assaulted her and grabbed her phone.

Minutes later he returned with her mobile, grabbed her again and then ran away.

The man was aged between 20 and 25 years old, 5ft 7in tall and of medium build.

He looked middle-eastern, had short black hair and spoke with a foreign accent.

Anyone with information should contact police on 01622 690 690 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.