A 30-year-old has been arrested after a man appeared to film himself approaching women in videos widely shared online.

The disturbing YouTube videos, which show a man on a bicycle travelling around areas in Folkestone and Hythe, have caused uproar on social media.

Taken from the cyclist's perspective, the videos show him approaching unsuspecting women - sometimes stopping his bike in front of them to force them to stop - and attempting to strike up a conversation.

A description of one of the videos paints the cyclist as a "heroic protagonist... more militant and defiant than ever before".

The disturbing account makes numerous references to women as "fair game", and says that "it is only a matter of time before his instincts as an alpha male and nature take their course".

All of the videos have since been deleted.

Following an uproar on social media, several reports were made to the police about the videos.

A police spokesman said: "One incident is reported to have taken place in Folkestone town centre but police officers want to speak to anyone who may have experienced any similar approaches elsewhere in the area.

"A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of harassment and remains in custody while enquiries continue.

"Officers want to speak to anyone who may have been approached by the man or witnessed any such incident."

Anyone with any information should call Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting crime reference 19-0895.

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

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