Witnesses and information are sought by Detectives investigating a report of a rape in Canterbury.

The incident is alleged to have happened at around 9.30pm on Friday 18 October 2024, in Toddler’s Cove playground near Whitehall Road. It is reported a woman was initially approached by four unknown men. One of them assaulted the victim after the others had left the scene.

The suspect was white and described as eastern European and around 18 or 19 years old. He had tight black curly hair which covered his ears and was wearing a white tracksuit top and bottoms. He carried a white ‘man bag’.

Two of the men seen with him were white and of similar age. The fourth man had darker skin and wore a green fleece and black trousers

Police are continuing to pursue several enquiries to establish the full circumstances, including forensic analysis at the scene and checks for CCTV opportunities.

Anyone with information which may assist the investigation is urged to come forward.

Motorists with dashcam who may have been near the area, as well as businesses and residents with doorbell cameras or CCTV, are also asked to check for any important footage