Police have taped off a large section of woodland in Dartford.

Officers started arriving at Dartford Heath at about lunchtime yesterday, according to witnesses.

Pictures show patrol cars and uniformed officers at the scene in Rochester Way late last night.

The police tape is shown running along a long stretch of path next to the wooded area.

Police have since confirmed the area has been taped off in connection with a rape investigation.

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