DETECTIVES investigating a serious sexual assault on a woman on the Sunny Sands beach in Folkestone have released fresh CCTV images of people who may be able to help in the enquiry.

The victim was a 20-year-old woman. She was attacked at around 3am on Saturday, June 9, after having had a swim in the sea with a group of friends.

Earlier the woman had been in Piper’s nightclub in Folkestone's Tontine Street.

The offender is described as a white man with long blond hair. He was wearing a brown shirt.

Det Sgt Chris Benson said: “We are releasing new images of people who may be significant witnesses to this assault. I would ask anyone who recognises themselves in the image, or anyone who knows their identity, to contact me.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det Sgt Benson on 01303 289180. Alternatively, if you want to remain anonymous please call Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Calls to Crimestoppers are free and you could be eligible for a reward.