A woman was robbed of her handbag and jewellery in a daylight attack.

The 29-year-old was approached by a man, in his early 20s, at the junction of Brishing Road and Roman Way, in Boughton Monchelsea.

The offender snatched her belongings and ran away through Park Wood recreation ground.

The vicitm was not injured in the robbery, which happened at 9.25am yesterday.

Detectives have released a e-fit image of the suspect.

He was wearing a dark coloured top with the hood up, mid-blue jeans and white trainers.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Det Con David Taft at Maidstone police station on 01622 604186 or Kent Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting crime reference YY/4544/12.