Women in Truro are being warned to take precautions and not walk alone in the early hours after a 22-year-old was followed and attacked on Saturday.
Officers say that the 22-year-old local woman became aware that she was being followed by a man in the area of the Trafalgar roundabout at around 3.30am on Saturday, March 7.
The man grabbed her and attacked her before running away. The victim suffered a slight injury as a result of the attack.
"The suspect is described as around 5ft 6ins, with a bald head and foreign accent. He was wearing jeans and a hooded top. He may have a visible injury to his face.
Detective Constable Matthew Cobb, based in Truro, said: “We would encourage girls and women in the city to be vigilant, and not to walk alone at night.
“We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that could help with our enquiries.
“Anyone who is approached by a man matching this description or who sees someone acting suspiciously should report it to police.”
Anyone with information is asked to email 101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk, or call 101, quoting reference CR/015726/15. Or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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