POLICE have renewed an appeal for information following a sexual assault on a 14-year-old boy and have released an e-fit of the offender.

The victim was cycling along Ashford Road, Maidstone, a man, also on a pedal cycle, rode past and touched him inappropriately.

The offender is then reported to have followed the victim until he took refuge in a local garage.

The incident at around 6.15pm on Thursday, July 6. The offender is described as white with a tanned complexion, about 5ft 10in tall with short, brown hair and stubble.

He is thought to be aged between 30-35 and was carrying a grey and black bag across his chest.

The bike he was riding was blue on the top half of the main frame and the handles had blue and black stripes. There was a light reflector on the back of the bike.

Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or saw a male matching the description, or the e-fit. Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact Maidstone Police station on 01622 608189, or Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 – this call is free and confidential.