Police are appealing for witnesses after a 21-year-old woman was indecently assaulted in Bath last night, Wednesday October 6.

The woman was walking down some steps on Broad Street Place, between Walcot Street and Broad Street, Bath at about 22.15hrs when she was grabbed and assaulted by a man who had come up behind her.

The man is described as white, between 25 and 40-years-old, between 5ft7 and 6ft tall, with short dark hair and was wearing dark clothing.

During the assault the victim bit the offender on his hand causing him to run off back up the steps towards Broad Street.

Police would like to speak to anyone who was in the area of Broad Street or Walcot Street at around this time or anyone who has noticed a man matching this description who has an injured hand this morning.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or Bath CID via the force non emergency number on 0845 456 7000.

Police would always urge women to be extra vigilant when out at night and try to always walk or travel home with a friend or group of friends. Personal attack alarms are available from your local police station and there is personal safety advice available on the force website www.avonandsomerset.police.uk.