Police are trying to track down a man who attempted to pull a woman’s clothing off as she walked in Deal at the weekend.

It happened around 2.30am on Saturday as the woman, who is in her 30s, was walking along West Street to Anchor Lane.

When she reached the garage at the top end of Anchor Lane she was approached from behind by a man.

He grabbed her and tried to pull off her clothing but she managed to break free and get to safety.

The suspect is described as a white man, aged around 25 to 35, 5ft 5in tall and wearing dark clothing.

At the time of the assault he had long dirty fingernails.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Tara Atkins on 101 quoting crime reference ZY/24582/12, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.