Officers investigating a sexual assault in Faversham have released CCTV images of a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries, as they reveal a second shocking incident happened on the same day.

The assault happened in an alleyway between School Road and Athelstan Road at about 7.40pm on Saturday, September 9.

A man is reported to have attacked the woman and then walked off in the direction of School Road.

A man matching the same description is reported to have exposed himself outside Tesco in Church Road, Faversham, an hour earlier.

Detective Inspector Matt Banks of the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate said: "Dedicated officers carrying out focused inquiries in Faversham and its outlying areas have identified this man as someone we need to speak to.

"If you recognise him or know someone who does, get in touch as soon as possible."

Anyone with information about the man in the images, or about the incidents, is asked to call the Kent Police appeal line on 01622 654863 quoting Operation Gem 2017.

Alternatively, contact Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.