Police are appealing for information after a woman was approached from behind by a stranger and assaulted.

The incident took place late last night in Bow Road, Wateringbury, near Maidstone.

At around 10.40pm, the woman was walking from Tonbridge Road towards Wateringbury train station when a man she didn't know allegedly approached her from behind and assaulted her, forcing her to fall to the ground.

She defended herself and screamed, before running away from the man who was seen a short while later running up Bow Road towards the village centre.

He thought to be between 18 and 20, was slim build and was wearing a blue or black hooded top.

Detective Inspector Steve Smith, of Maidstone CID, said: "While the victim did not suffer any injuries, this was a very distressing incident for her and we are appealing for witnesses.

"Investigators are working to establish the full circumstances and would like to hear from anybody who saw a man acting suspiciously in the area.

"We are also asking residents with private CCTV, doorbell cameras and drivers with dashcam to check for any relevant footage."

Anyone with information should call Kent Police on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/56614/23.

You can also call the Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org