Motorists are being urged to check dashcam footage after a woman was subjected to threats and racial abuse.

It is reported the woman, in her 20s, was approached by a vehicle during an incident which took place on the A226 Rochester Road, Gravesend.

She had been walking close to a roundabout and an MOT and service garage, when a black car displaying a red flashing light swerved onto the wrong side of the road and mounted the pavement next to her.

The occupants of the car are said to have shouted racial abuse her. Threats were also made that the vehicle would be used to harm her, before it was driven from the scene.

Officers have carried out house-to-house inquiries in the area and the investigation has also included reviewing any local CCTV opportunities.

Drivers with dashcams, who were in the area around this time, are now being asked to check for any footage which could assist the investigation.

Local residents, who have not yet been spoken to by police, are also asked to review doorbell cameras and other home security systems which may provide important evidence. The incident happened at about 11pm on Monday, May 24.

Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police on 01474 366149 quoting reference 46/89253/21 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, or by using the online form on their website.

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