An arrest has been made after a woman and a child were approached and followed in Dartford.

The incident took place in Essex Road just before 8.50am on Tuesday (June 6).

Officers attended and a woman was arrested in connection with the incident.

She has since been bailed to appear at a police station on August 30.

Police enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.

A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “Just before 8.50am on Tuesday 6 June 2023, Kent Police was called to a report of someone approaching and following a woman and her child in Essex Road, Dartford.

“Officers attended and arrested a woman, who has since been bailed to appear at a police station on Wednesday 30 August.

“Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the incident.”