A WOMAN has been sexually assaulted by an unknown man in an alleyway in Odiham.

The incident happened just before 1am on Saturday, February 19, in an alleyway between Church Street and Alton Road in Odiham.

According to police, the woman in her 20s was approached by the man who sexually assaulted her.

The woman, however, was able to fend off the man and run away.

The suspect is described as a white man, aged between 30 and 40, and 6ft tall. He is of skinny build and has dark hair. He was wearing a dark shirt and jeans at the time of the incident.

Police have launched an investigation are now appealing for witnesses and any information that might help the probe.

If you were you in the area at that time or if you saw anything suspicious, or if you have any CCTV images or dash-cam footage that could help the investigation, you are requested to phone 101 using the reference 44220069507.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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