POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a serious sexual assault in Gravesend.

A 20-year-old woman was assaulted within the grounds of The Warren in Valley Drive at around 11.20am on March 10.

The victim had been walking home when she was grabbed by a man and sexually assaulted.

The incident only lasted a few seconds before she was able to escape, but was left extremely distressed.

She has described her attacker as a white male aged in his late 40s or early 50s, 5ft 7in and of medium build.

He had short dark hair and is believed to have been wearing dark clothing.

Anyone with information should call Detective Inspector Ian Dampier at north Kent police station on 01474 366091 or Kent crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.