A man has been arrested in connection with a sexual assualt on a 16-year-old girl, it was revealed today.

A 26-year-old man was arrested by police yesterday and released on bail.

The girl was waiting for a bus near Maidstone West railway station when she was attacked.

The incident happened on Saturday at around 4.20pm.

Police said the girl walked past the train station waiting area and caught sight of a man who was wearing green trousers.

He was walking in and out of the waiting room, and was on his mobile phone.

As she left the station, she noticed the man follow her out and walked down the Broadway to the number 85 bus stop.

While in the queue, she realised the man was standing directly behind her.

The man then smoothed his hand down her hair and made suggestive comments towards her.

The bus arrived and the victim got onto the bus. The man tried to follow her, but was refused entry by the bus driver.

Police yesterday released CCTV images of a man they wished to speak to in relation to the incident.

PC Lee Duncan said: “As the incident occurred at a busy bus stop there are many potential witnesses out there still."

Anyone with information should contact police on 01795 419 182 or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.