DETECTIVES have released an e-fit of a man they are hunting in connection with a serious sexual assault.

Police say the victim was grabbed from behind and pulled into an area of woodland in the Rusthall Road area of Tunbridge Wells.

The attacker is white, about 6ft tall, aged between 30 and 35, and slim. He has a pale complexion and untidy short hair. He was wearing a beige Umbro jacket.

The victim told police her attacker had a "Portsmouth accent". The incident happened at about 10.30pm on December 22.

West Kent police can be contacted on 01732 370732 and Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.