A WOMAN was sexually assaulted in Bicester last night.

The 40-year-old woman was walking home from the area of Langford Village across Langford Fields towards the London Road at about 9.20pm when she was assaulted.

A white man attacked her from behind and sexually assaulted her before running off.

Det Con Jill Morton said: "It's unclear what direction he ran off in. He is in his mid twenties, slim and around 5ft 7in tall and was unshaven.

"His hair is dark and is described as long enough to fall into his face but looked very short when he pulled his head back, as though he was receding at the front.

"He was wearing a red hooded top with a dark- coloured top over this.

"I would urge anyone who saw this man in the area to contact me."

Anyone with information should contact Det Con Morton at Bicester CID via the police enquiry centre on 0845 8 505 505.

If you do not want to talk to police and do not want to give your name, call Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.