Police have arrested a 36-year-old man from Rochester following two disturbing sexual assaults reported earlier...
Published: 7:16 pm March 13, 2026
Updated: 7:16 pm March 13, 2026

Police have arrested a 36-year-old man from Rochester following two disturbing sexual assaults reported earlier this week.

Two Women Targeted in Separate Incidents

The first attack happened on Wednesday, 11 March, around 8:40am on Monastery Street. The victim reported being inappropriately touched over her clothes by a stranger.

The very next day, Thursday 12 March at approximately 7:40am, another woman was approached in a similar manner on Crow Lane.

Investigation Leads to Arrest

Kent Police launched an immediate probe, conducting house-to-house enquiries and combing through local CCTV footage. Their efforts culminated in the arrest of a local man on Friday, 13 March.

Police Appeal for Witnesses

Officers urge anyone with information to come forward. Call Kent Police on 01634 792209 quoting reference 46/34218/26.

You can also provide information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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