A woman in her 20s has been attacked while walking home from Dartford town centre.

The victim was walking towards Princes Road when she was approached by the suspect, who inappropriately brushed his hand over the top of her clothing twice.

A spokesperson for Kent Police said: "The incident is reported to have happened shortly after 2.30am on Saturday, July 2."

The man left the scene but reappeared when the woman got to Darenth Road, where he touched her again for a third time.

When she protested, the man is alleged to have stolen her smartphone while pulling one of her earrings out.

The victim has helped to compile a computer-generated image of the suspect.

He is described as being aged 35 to 40 and about 5ft 5in. He spoke with a foreign accent and was wearing dark clothing.

Anyone with information is urged to call 01474 366149 quoting reference XY/25437/16 or call Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.