Two men police wanted to talk to regarding three attacks on women have come forward.

Kent Police released CCTV pictures of two young men who were in the area at the time of the assaults whom they believed might have had vital information.

Within hours of the pictures being released the men came forward. They are being treated as potential witnesses and not suspects.

The latest attack - a sexual assault - was during the early hours of Saturday morning in The Parade, Greatstone. It followed two physical assaults on women walking on their own on Friday evening in Grand Parade, Greatstone.

The attacks happened between 8.30pm on Friday and 2.30pm on Saturday. Police are linking the three incidents.

Police have been making house to house inquiries and a mobile police station was set up opposite the Spar shop in Grand Parade.

There were also road checks on Saturday evening between 7pm and midnight.

Police say they have “a number of leads” which they are following up.

Det Insp Lee Whitehead said: “We also want to talk to anyone who may have either witnessed or encountered any unusual activity in this area in the past few months. However insignificant it may have seemed at the time, it may now be important for this inquiry.

“We know people in the area will have concerns and would urge them to talk to officers at the mobile police station. People should carry on and enjoy their nights out as normal but should pay due regard to their safety. Avoid walking alone, make sure you have a lift home, and ensure others know where you are and what time you are due back.”

The police investigation team can be contacted on 01303 289288. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.