Detectives are urgently appealing for witnesses after a teenager was raped in Tunbridge Wells Common. The shocking attack took place between 8pm and 9pm on Saturday, 18 October 2025.
Grim Assault in Woodland Near Mount Ephraim
The victim, a teenage girl, was walking home along Victoria Road when a man approached her. They walked together towards Mount Ephraim before the suspect forced her into a wooded area near Molyneux Park Road. There, he issued threats and committed the assault.
Suspect Description & What Police Are Doing
- White male, mid-thirties, around 5ft 8in tall
- Dark hair tied in a bun, sporting a goatee beard and moustache
- Wearing a blue jacket and carrying an orange drawstring bag
- Riding a bicycle with thick tyres during the incident
Kent Police are hunting the attacker. Officers have launched forensic exams at the scene and are reviewing CCTV footage. They’re also conducting door-to-door enquiries and remain active in the area.
Call Kent Police If You Have Information
Anyone who saw anything or has information is urged to come forward without delay. Motorists with dashcams and residents or businesses with CCTV or doorbell cameras near Tunbridge Wells Common should check their footage.
Contact Kent Police on 01622 604100 quoting reference 46/180747/25.
You can also report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via their online form.
