A woman has allegedly been sexually assaulted in an early-hours attack in a quiet Chatham road.

Police were called to Curzon Road after the woman reported being inappropriately touched by a man with thinning hair.

It is said to have happened while she walked along the road at about 5.10am yesterday.

Officers have issued a description of the suspect and have been making door-to-door enquiries in the area in a bid to find witnesses.

The suspect is described as white, about 35, thought to be 5ft 8in, with short black, thinning hair and was clean shaven.

He was wearing a dark plain fleece and cream, lightweight material trousers.

Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to phone PC Georgina Bryans on 01634 792653, quoting crime reference XY/032218/14, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.