Police have cordoned off an alleyway after reports of a sexual assault.

The alley leading from Manor Road to Trinity Place in Deal has been taped off at both ends by police. An officer has stood guard for most of the day.

It comes after a women in her 40s, walking home from a property in Mill Road at around 1am this morning, was attacked.

A police spokesman said: "Anyone with information or video footage in Manor Road, Mill Hill and Trinity Place, that might show the route the woman took are asked to get in touch as soon as possible.

"Detectives are working with the victim to get a full account of the circumstances surrounding the assault."

Officers remain in the area carrying out house-to-house enquiries, reviewing CCTV and exploring forensic opportunities.

Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in or near to these particular streets in Deal between the hours of 1am and 4am on the morning of May 23 should call 01843 222289 quoting reference 23-0664.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111, or by using the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org

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