A police manhunt is underway after two men reportedly sexually assaulted a young woman as she walked home after a night out.

The attack is said to have happened off Spring Lane in Canterbury, between 1.50am and 2.10am this morning.

She noticed two men following her in the Ivy Lane area, then continued towards St Martin’s Hill before entering Bab’s Hill, a field that runs adjacent to the road and Spring Lane.

The woman, aged in her 20s, was then reportedly assaulted in the field.

A police spokesman said: “One of the suspects is described as having brown hair and was wearing a grey jumper, black trousers and trainers.

“The other was wearing a black hooded top.”

Witnesses are being urged to come forward to help the investigation.

Anyone with information including CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage is can call the appeal line on 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/126525/23 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form via the website.