Police have released an e-fit of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an assault on a teenage boy.

Officers are investigating an alleged incident where a 13-year-old boy was assaulted in Ashford.

The victim said he was riding his bike along the path between Jemmett Road and Victoria Road on Wednesday, September 7 around 4.30pm when the attack took place.

He was taken to the William Harvey hospital and was treated for facial injuries.

Police would now like to speak to the man, who is described as white, aged between 35 and 40, 5ft 4in tall, with short brown hair.

He was wearing a vertical striped short sleeved t-shirt with dark blue baggy jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting reference ZY/031595/16.