A flat connector with a latch mechanism having two latch handle portions provided at opposite sides of the connector where the latch handle portions can be moved from an engagement position to a release position. The connector is an angular cable connector and for both handle portions, the direction of the path from the engagement position to the release position is towards the cable end of the connector. The latch handle portions are elastically biased towards their engagement position. The path from the engagement position to the release position is linear. The path from the engagement position to the release position is towards the cable end of the connector and extends in the plane of the handle portion.