DETECTIVES have released an e-fit image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a sexual assault on a 19-year-old woman.

The victim was walking down an alleyway between Forrester Close and Brymore Road, Canterbury, at about 12.30pm on January 8 when a man walked up and started speaking to her.

He told her that she was attractive, after which he pushed her against a wall, put his arms around her, grabbed her chest and tried to kiss her.

The victim told the man to stop and get away from her, at which point a couple came walking toward them. The man then walked quickly out of the alleyway.

Police say the victim suffered no physical injuries during the incident.

The man is described as of Asian appearance, aged 25 to 28, about 6ft tall, of medium build, with black hair. He was wearing dark trousers and a black Addidas jacket with three white stripes down each sleeve. He was also carrying a letter.

Anyone who knows the identity of the man or who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Det Con Wayne Croll at Canterbury police station on 01227 868268. (ref 305)