Police have issued an appeal for witnesses after a sexual assault in Banbury in the early hours of yesterday morning.

A 19-year-old woman was walking in Sinclair Avenue, in Ruscote, at about 5am when she was attacked by a man.

Police today described him as white, in his mid-20s, about 6ft, slim with dark hair and blue eyes. He was wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans.

Investigating officer Det Sgt Matt Bick said: “Fortunately, the woman managed to fight off her attacker.

“I appeal to anyone who was in this area of Banbury in the early hours of yesterday morning and saw a man matching this description to contact police immediately.

“I would like to reassure the public we have a team of detectives working on the investigation to identify the person responsible.”

Anyone with information should call 0845 8 505505 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.