CGI image released after attempted robbery and assault in Romney Place in Maidstone town centre

Police have released an e-fit image of a man following an attempted robbery and assault in a town centre.

Officers would like to identify the man after four men tried to rob a woman of her watch before assaulting her in Romney Place near Maidstone bus station.

A CGI image of the man officers would like to identify concerning an assault and attempted robbery in Romney Place, Maidstone. Picture: Kent Police

The victim reported that between 1.30pm and 2.10pm on Friday, April 5, the men chased her down the road after she refused to hand over the watch.

She suffered bruising to her face but the watch was not taken.

Following enquiries which included reviewing CCTV and conducting house-to-house enquiries, the victim has now completed an e-fit of a man officers would like to identify.

Anyone with information which can help the investigation should call the west Kent appeals line on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/55393/24.