POLICE are seeking witnesses to a sex assault in the street that caused distress to a 33-year-old woman.

The woman was walking down East Hill at Dartford when a man began following her. He then came up close behind her and touched her bottom.

The woman became frightened and walked over to a nearby shop where she could see a friend. The man then walked off.

The offender is described as a black man, of medium build wearing casual clothing, black tracksuit bottoms and a dark fleece. He was also wearing a striped woolly hat.

The incident occurred on September 25 at around midday. A spokesman for North Kent Police said: "The victim was not injured but it has caused her great distress."

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Paul Clements on 01474 565220 quoting reference 21315 or Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 – calls to this number are free and will be treated in the strictest of confidence.