Witness appeal after woman assault in Southampton

We are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted on Byron Road, Southampton.

The incident happened between 4.40am and 5.35am on Friday 11 December.

The victim, a 30-year-old woman from Southampton, was walking on Byron Road when she was approached and assaulted by a man.

She sustained injuries during the assault, they are not considered serious or life-threatening.

Officers investigating believe the attack to be sexually motivated.

The suspect is described as a white man, aged between 35 to 45-years-old, around 6ft tall and with a big build, he had straight mousy brown hair which was worn short. He was wearing a black coat, light blue jeans, and black boots.

We have conducted a number of enquiries over the weekend and are now turning to the public for help.

Were you in the area at the time? Perhaps you saw a man matching that description?

Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 with reference 44200477573. Alternatively, you can phone Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.