A police appeal has been launched following an incident where a girl was grabbed by a man in Dover town centre.

It happened on Monday at 3.40pm in Pencester Road.

The girl was walking along the path when a man who was walking towards her stopped and grabbed her wrist, trying to pull it.

She managed to get free from him.

He is described as a white man aged 20 to 25 with short brown hair.

He was wearing a navy blue Adidas top with white stripes on the arms, black Adidas bottoms and red Nike trainers.

It is believed he was drunk or under the influence of drugs.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Lionel Clifton on 101 quoting crime number ZY/22441/15.

Alternatively, if you have information but would prefer to remain anonymous please call Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.