Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted at a bus stop in Maidstone.

The victim, who is in her twenties, was in Northumberland Road when a man approached yesterday morning.

He shouted at her and pulled at her clothing, making her fall to the floor.

The woman was able to push the man away and he ran off in the direction of Cambridge Crescent.

The attack happened between 6.10am and 6.40am.

The man was as white, aged in his 30s with black short hair. He was unshaven and was wearing a black cap with black tracksuit bottoms.

Anyone with information can call Kent Police on 01622 604100 quoting crime reference YY/018334/17.Alternatively contact Kent Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111.