A 54-year-old woman has appeared in court accused of six offences involving sex with children.

Kent Police say Monica McCanch, described as retired, of Morningside Drive, Montego Bay, Jamaica, was arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation relating to allegations of sexual offences against children.

She appeared before magistrates at Maidstone and was remanded in custody to appear before a judge at Maidstone Crown Court on December 15.