WOMAN injured in sexual assault in residential street.
Police are appealing for information following the attack in Newville Road, Bognor, on Wednesday, May 4 at 10pm.
The woman was approached by a man who grabbed her both hands and attempted to bring her to the ground.
Officers say the man ran off after she screamed.
The victim was left with bruising following the attack.
The man is white, 5ft 10in tall, slim and was wearing a black beanie heat.
Lead Investigator for the case Melanie Edwards from Coastal CID said: “This would have been distressing for the victim, everyone should feel safe while walking the streets. I would be keen to reassure people this is an isolated incident in Bognor.”
Sussex Police say anyone who saw a man running off near, or heard the woman’s scream, should report it to police online or call 101 quoting serial number 1060 of 10/05.
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