A woman was sexually assaulted by a stranger in the Botley area of Oxford this week, Thames Valley Police has said. 

The victim, a woman in her 30s, was walking alongside the road when the offender came out of the bushes and touched her inappropriately over her clothing.

The incident occurred at around 11pm in Botley at the junction of Finmore Road and Arthray Road.

Thames Valley Police has confirmed the victim didn’t sustain injuries in the incident.

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The offender is described as a white man in his 30s, around 5ft 9ins tall, and of medium build.

He has light coloured hair and was wearing a dark hooded top and light trousers.

Officers have now launched an appeal for witnesses to come forward in connection with the incident.

Investigating officer, PC Alexander Watt, said: “I am appealing for anybody who witnessed this or who may have mobile phone or dash-cam footage of the incident to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police."

Members of the public with information can report it online or by calling 101, quoting the reference number 43230116834.

Alternatively they can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.