North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and witnesses following a sexual assault by touching that occurred in Harrogate.

The incident happened at approximately 8.30pm on Sunday (September 6) on the Stray, between Knaresborough Road and Wetherby Road.

The victim was walking on the Stray when an unknown man sexually assaulted her whilst running past her.

The suspect then ran off in the direction of Wetherby Road.

The police are appealing for information and witnesses following a sexual assault by touching that occurred on the Stray in Harrogate

placeholder image — The police are appealing for information and witnesses following a sexual assault by touching that occurred on the Stray in Harrogate

The suspect has been described as a white man, skinny build, tall, wearing shorts, a blue/green running jacket and a white baseball cap.

A spokesperson at North Yorkshire Police said: “We’re appealing for information about the suspect or anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the incident.”

If you can help, you should email [email protected]

You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for PC 957 Moore.

Alternatively if you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

You should quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12260175247 when providing any details regarding the incident.