A mother and child have escaped what police believe may have been an attempted night-time accosting in Canterbury.

It happened yesterday as the woman and her four-year-old daughter were walking in Northgate at around 6.15pm.

Investigating officer PC Robert Kipling said: "She says a man in a small silver hatchback pulled up alongside them and beckoned to the child to come nearer. She and her child moved away and the man drove off.

"We are appealing for anyone in the area at the time to contact us so we can establish the circumstances of the incident."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 01843 222289 or Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, quoting reference number 15-0974.