Police have taped off a section of a path after a riverside attack.

A woman was assaulted at 6.30am yesterday in the Kingsmead area of Canterbury, along the River Stour.

Patrol cars were seen parked up in Westwood Drive, Canterbury, and officers cordoned off a section of pathway that runs along the river, behind Kingsmead Playing Field.

Police have now released an electronically generated image of the suspect.

He is described as being mixed race and about 6ft tall, with a slim build, and aged between 25 and 30.

At the time of the attack, he was wearing white trainers, a white tracksuit top with blue panelling, and white tracksuit bottoms with white socks tucked into the trousers.

He reportedly fled the scene after a man came to the woman’s aid.

No serious injuries have been reported at present.

Officers would like to speak to the man who came to the woman’s assistance and anyone else who may have information.

Anyone who can assist is asked to call police on 01843 222289, quoting 17-0162, or the anonymous Crimestoppers hotline on 0800 555111 or by completing an online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org

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