Police are investigating reports a teenage girl was threatened and raped by a man in a park last night.
Forensics teams remain at the scene of the incident near Belgrave Road in Tunbridge Wells, with detectives appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Police remain at the scene this evening. Stock picture
It was reported the girl was sexually assaulted by an unknown man between 8pm and 9.45pm.
Police say he approached the girl as she was walking home along Victoria Road.
They walked together towards Mount Ephraim Road, at which point it is alleged the man took the victim into a park and made threats before raping her.
The suspect is described as about 5ft 8in and in his mid-30s.
He has dark hair, worn in a bun, a short beard and a moustache. He was wearing a blue jacket and was travelling on a bicycle with thick tyres at the time of the incident.
Officers are continuing to pursue several enquiries to establish the full circumstances, including forensic analysis at the scene, checks for CCTV opportunities and extensive house-to-house enquiries.
Police remain in the area while investigations are underway.
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is urged to call police on 01622 652006, quoting reference 46/180747/25.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or by using its online form.
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.