A suspect has been arrested in connection with the rape of a woman in an area of woodland.

Police sealed off a location between Harrier Drive and Osprey Court in Sittingbourne yesterday and launched an appeal for information.

It is alleged the woman had been out with friends and walked home with a man she had met during the evening who then raped her in the early hours of Saturday.

After the incident, the woman returned home and the police were called.

At about 7pm yesterday detectives arrested a 21-year-old man from Sittingbourne on suspicion of rape and he was taken into custody.

Enquiries are ongoing and police have seized CCTV and cordoned off the area to allow for forensic examination of the scene.

Police were spotted at the scene in Fallowfield yesterday, with part of a green near a block of flats taped off.

A resident told KentOnline: "This is a very quiet area, with no through road for traffic.

"I've spoken with neighbours who didn't hear anything [during the night]."

Officers are urging anyone with information to call them on 01795 419119, quoting the reference number 11-0137.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.