Appeal after woman pushed into road by man in Gravesend

The pair were not known to each other, but became involved in an argument after the suspect approached the woman before assaulting her.

Kent Police say the female victim was walking along Valley Drive on March 20 when at around 5pm, she is said to have been approached by a man.

Valley Drive in Gravesend

Following a verbal dispute, he grabbed the victim and pushed her into the road before running away. No serious injuries were sustained.

The suspect, who is not known to the victim, is described as being white and in his twenties with a slim build and black hair. He was wearing dark grey jogging bottoms, which had stripes, and a black hooded jumper.

He was walking with a woman in her sixties who is described as white and of slim to medium build with dark brown hair.

Anyone with information, or dash camera footage recorded in the area at the time of the incident, is asked to call Kent Police on 01795 419119 quoting 46/46110/21.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111 or using the anonymous online form on their website.