A man is to appear in court after a woman was sexually assaulted and punched in Tonbridge.

Police say a woman in her 30s was walking through the town centre in the early hours of May 21, when she was approached by a man she did not know in the High Street.

The man attempted to speak to her before touching the victim over her clothing.

When she challenged his actions, it is alleged the suspect punched her in the face, causing a cut to her lip.

Officers arrested a man on the following day.

On Tuesday September 13, Henry Olner, of Church Lane, Tonbridge was charged with sexual touching and assault by beating.

The 24-year-old has been bailed to appear before Medway Magistrates’ Court on October 13.