Detectives investigating an assault on a 19-year-old woman are on the hunt for some suspicious clothing.

Residents are being asked by police to check for clothing which may have been discarded following the assault in Bower Place, Maidstone, on Friday at around 11.40pm.

The victim was able to free herself and leave the scene unharmed.

A 35-year-old man from Maidstone was arrested on suspicion of assault shortly afterwards and remains subject to an ongoing investigation.

He has been recalled to prison for breaching licence conditions of a previous sentence.

Detective Constable Ellen Cox said: "Our investigation into this incident is ongoing and we are exploring the possibility that important evidence may have been discarded immediately after the alleged assault took place.

"We are now appealing to residents in Bower Place and also the surrounding roads to check their gardens and bins for items of clothing, which do not look familiar.

"This could be a number of different items, including a pair of gloves."

Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police on 01622 604100 quoting 46/59620/19.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers in Kent, anonymously, on 0800 555111.

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