A woman was left with two scratches to her face after being attacked while walking her dog.

She was approached by a man in Rosherville Park, Northfleet, at around 6.30am this morning, who asked her for the time before assaulting her.

It is believed he was carrying a Stanley knife and the woman had two scratches on her face.

The man is described as white, 5ft 10in tall, and of slim or medium build. He was wearing a dark parka jacket and had the fur hood up.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting crime report XY/2226/17, or Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.