AN INVESTIGATION is underway after an alleged sexual assault in a Kent town.

Police have secured an area in Cornwall Road, Deal, after reports of the attack taking place in the early hours of this morning.

Det Insp Steve Bridges said: "I am appealing to anyone who may have heard or seen anything suspicious in the vicinity between 9pm on Tuesday night and 3am on Wednesday morning to contact police."

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 01303 289180 or Kent Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.