A man who sexually assaulted a primary schoolgirl was arrested by police just 24 hours after committing the act in public.

Callum Maycock is now behind bars following the incident in Folkestone on June 27.

He had approached his victim near Foord Road and made inappropriate comments to her.

He also touched her inappropriately, prompting the girl to flee.

Officers patrolled the area the following day and spotted Maycock, who matched the description given by the victim, and he was arrested 24 hours after the offence took place.

The 21-year-old was charged with and later admitted sexual assault.

At Canterbury Crown Court on November 15, he was sentenced to two years in prison, a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and a 10-year restraining order.

Det sgt David Hinwood said: “Protecting women and girls is an absolute priority for Kent Police and we will relentlessly pursue anyone who poses them harm.

“The quick actions of police following this troubling incident saw the offender swiftly identified, arrested and brought to justice.

“I would like to praise the victim and her family for their assistance during the investigation and I hope the court orders imposed as part of this sentence protect the public in future.”