A woman was grabbed in the street and sexually assaulted in a terrifying attack that happened in the early evening.

The victim was walking along North Street in Tunbridge Wells when a man pulled her towards him and attacked her.

He is described as white, aged in his mid-50s, around 5ft 10ins and with short cropped grey hair.

At the time of the attack, which happened between 5.45pm and 6pm on Monday, October 19, her assailant wore silver-framed glasses and a zipped, thigh-length dark coat.

Investigating officer PC Martin Bryant said: "While officers are making enquiries in the area, including the examination of CCTV footage, we are appealing for witnesses who may have seen this incident to contact us.

"The victim has provided a detailed description of the suspect and we are also urging anyone who may have seen the suspect or knows who he is, to call the appeal line."

Anybody with information that may assist the investigation should contact Kent Police on 01622 604100 quoting reference 46/188071/20

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