AN e-fit has been issued of a man police would like to speak to in connection with the assault of a woman in Ebbsfleet Walk, Northfleet.

The victim was returning to her home when a man approached her and grabbed her around the throat.

He then started to assault her, but the victim screamed and her attacker ran off in the direction of Station Road, following the midnight incident on August 27.

The man is described as being in his early 20s, around 5ft 7 tall and is of a very slim build.

He has short curly black hair and was wearing jeans and a dark blue polo shirt.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Constable Lynda Birch at Gravesend police station on 01474 565203 or Kent Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.