A 23-year-old man has been charged in connection with an incident in Rochester in the early hours of Sunday morning when a female police officer was allegedly pulled into a suspect car and driven away.

Ezekiel Ojo, from Fidelis Road, Erith, has been charged with assault on a police officer, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and use of motor vehicle without third party insurance.

Police are still trying to find the original driver of the car, who ran away when the car came to a halt in Applecross Road, Rochester.

The officer was then allegedly pulled into the car by another occupant, who was arrested when the car crashed into a tree half a mile away in Churchfields on The Esplanade.

Ezekiel Ojo has appeared before Medway Magistrates Court and remanded in custody. He is due to re-appear before magistrates next Tuesday.

If you witnessed the incident in Rochester, or may have any information which can help officers with their investigation, contact Det Sgt Jon Stevens at Medway Police on 01634 792421 or contact Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 5551111. Calls to Crimestoppers are free, you do not have to leave your name and you could be eligible for a cash reward.