A woman was attacked from behind by a man as she walked along a street in the early hours of a Sunday morning.

The 25-year-old, from Gillingham,was walking along Canterbury Street between midnight and 2am on Sunday, August 3, when the assault took place.

Details have only just been released by police.

She had managed to speak to police who have put together an e-fit from her description of him.

Officers are asking people if they recognise the face.

The woman was approached from behind and grabbed by her hair.

A struggle took place which resulted in the woman being hit in the face.

PC Peter Leeming who is investigating the attack, said: “I would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or recognises the man from the e-fit.”

If you have any information which could help police, please call on 01634 792526. Alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111