Woman Assaulted in Ashford Alley – Police Hunt Suspect

Detectives are urgently appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted in Ashford in the early hours of Saturday, 26 November 2022.

Attack in Chart Road Alleyway

The victim was walking from the roundabout towards the traffic lights at around 4:50am when a man grabbed her from behind. He dragged her into a nearby alleyway and touched her inappropriately.

Luckily, the woman managed to break free and escaped the attacker safely.

Suspect Description

  • White male
  • Medium build
  • Approx. 5ft 9in tall
  • Short hair

How You Can Help

kent-police/" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police need anyone who saw or heard anything or has CCTV or dashcam footage from the area on that date to come forward. Call 01843 222289 and quote reference 46/227585/22.

You can also report information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via their online form.

Support and Reporting

For advice and support related to violence against women and girls, including domestic abuse, stalking, and harassment, visit Kent Police’s dedicated page.

If you have been a victim and want to report a crime, you can do so here.

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