Dane John Garden has been taped off following a sexual assault.

Police sealed the popular city centre park in Canterbury after a woman was attacked in the early hours.

A large section near the band stand was being guarded by officers but the tape was removed at about 6.15pm.

Police have searched two areas of Dane John Gardens and a car park in Rheims Way.

Spokesman Martin Very said: "Kent Police is investigating a report a woman was sexually assaulted by a man in Canterbury after 1am and before 4.30am.

"Officers are searching two areas in Dane John Gardens and a car park in Rheims Way and enquiries, including the examination of CCTV footage, are ongoing."

Police at the scene

Detectives are appealing for anybody with information to contact Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 19-0485. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or using the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org

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