Police are hunting a sex attacker after an alleged serious sexual assualt was reported.

An alleyway off Maidstone High Street was cordoned off on Monday after an adult female reported being attacked.

A police spokesman confirmed forensic tests were carried out in an area off the High Street, near Beneficial Finance.

The alleged assault happened in the early hours of Monday morning.

The cordon was lifted by 11am.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 01622 690055 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.