Officers are appealing for witnesses to a sexual assault which happened in Coleford, Forest of Dean yesterday afternoon, Sunday 30 October.
It was reported that a man approached a woman who was on her way to the shops on South Road at around 4pm.
He then grabbed her and attempted to put his hands down her trousers before she kicked him and he left in the direction of Broadwell crossroads.
The man was described as being white, in his late 20s, with short brown hair and a clean-shaven face. He was wearing a green or khaki jacket, black trousers and grey trainers.
Attending officers conducted searches in the area but were unable to locate the man and are now asking for information from the public.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the man in the area is asked to complete the following online form quoting incident 362 of 30 October: www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
Alternatively you can call police on 101 or speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
