A WOMAN student was sexually assaulted in the Norham Gardens area of North Oxford.

The woman, who is Chinese, was walking along Bradmore Road when, at the junction with Crick Rd, she became aware of someone behind her.

She was grabbed from behind and held tightly by the man, who told her he loved her. She screamed for help and struggled, and he ran off towards Banbury Road.

The attack happened at 6.15pm on Thursday last week, but details were only released this afternoon.

The man was white, of medium build and 5ft 10i talls. He was aged about 20, with short, dark straight hair and dark eyes. He was casually dressed in dark clothing.

Anyone with any information can contact PC Sian Griffiths via the Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505.

If you do not want to speak to police and do not want to leave your name, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.