Two Women Grabbed In Street

Two women have been grabbed in the street in Chatham

Police in Medway have released a computer-generated image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with two assaults in Chatham.
 
The first incident happened on Thursday 4 November on Rochester Street at about 8pm.  A 19-year-old woman was walking along the road when a man approached her.  The man attempted to grab the woman, but she pushed him away and ran to a nearby shop.  The woman was not hurt in the incident.
 
The second incident happened on Tuesday 9 November on Dale Street sometime between 4.15pm and 4.40pm.  A 16-year-old girl was walking along the road when a man approached and attempted to grab her.  The girl shouted at the man and he ran away from her.  The girl was not hurt in the incident.
 
The man is described as white or possibly Asian, between 5’6’’ and 5’9’’, aged between 18-25, clean-shaven and wore silver rimmed square glasses.
 
Investigating officer PC Stuart Clayton said:  ‘We would like to hear from anyone who might recognise this man, as we believe he can help with our investigation.  Fortunately on both occasions the women were unhurt and managed to raise the alarm with police quickly.  Our officers have carried out door-to-door enquiries and are on hand to offer any support or advice to residents.  There have not been any further incidents of this nature since these two were reported.’
 
Anyone with information is asked to contact Kent Police in Medway on 01634 792658, or CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.