DETECTIVES are appealing for information following an attempted robbery in New Ash Green.

On August 6 at 3.10pm, a 25-year-old woman was walking across the wooded area of Punch Croft when she felt someone tug on the strap of her bag.

She refused to let go of the bag and the man ran off empty handed.

The suspect is described as a heavy-built white man, around 6ft tall, wearing a black waterproof coat with a hood up, dark sunglasses and blue shorts.

Anyone with information should call 01732 379291 quoting crime reference YY/14092/12 or Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.