POLICE are appealing for information after a report of an assault on a woman that took place near a subway in Basingstoke.

The incident took place at around 6.35am on Tuesday, November 24, near Freemantle Close, Oakridge, on a path that leads to Basing View

As the 46-year-old woman walked along the path, a man stepped out from behind some bushes and grabbed her forearm.

He then started to drag her towards a nearby subway, but the woman managed to wriggle free and ran away.

The man is described as:

  • White,
  • Aged 25 to 30 years
  • Short, dark hair
  • Approximately 6ft tall
  • Marking on the right side of his face, near to his mouth, which is either a scratch or a mole
  • Eastern European accent

DC Dawn Jenks, of Basingstoke police station, said: “We would like to hear from anyone who may have seen this man at the time, or who knows who he is, to contact us.

“This is a well used footpath and we would urge residents who use it to be vigilant and report anyone who is acting suspiciously.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Jenks at Basingstoke police station on 101, quoting 44150407860.

Alternatively, people can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously.