KENT Police have released an e-fit and are re-appealing for information about an assault on a woman in an alleyway.

The incident happened off Postley Road, Maidstone, at around 3am on Thursday, January 8.

Maidstone and Malling Police spokeswoman Gianna Pollero said: "The woman was walking down the alley when she was approached by a man in a vehicle who got out his car, threatened her and then tried to grab her.

"When the victim stumbled backwards to get away, the offender got back into his car and drove off. The woman was not injured during the incident."

The offender is described as a white man in his late 30s, with a shaved head and mousy coloured stubble. He was wearing a jumper or fleece and trousers. It is not known what type of car he was driving.

Anyone with information or anyone who recognises the man in the e-fit, is asked to contact PC Steph Wilson on 01622 604286 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 – this call is free and confidential.