A man has been arrested after a woman was assaulted while walking home from a railway station.

The victim was walking back from Tonbridge Station, between Shipbourne Road and Cheviot Close, when she was struck on the head.

The incident happened at around 8.30pm on Sunday.

A 45-year-old man from Hildenborough was arrested on Monday and was later bailed until Monday, October 21.

Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the incident and are asking anybody who has dashcam footage in the area of the station, the High Street, Shipbourne Road and the junction with Darenth Avenue between 8pm and 9.15pm to get in contact.

Anyone with information can call Kent Police on 01622 604 100 quoting crime reference 46/182744/19.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or by clicking here.

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