AN APPEAL for witnesses is underway after a sexual assault last night (Saturday October 1) on a woman in Bracknell.

The victim, in her 20s, was walking along the pathway parallel to Bagshot Road at about 9.45pm, in the direction of Opladen Way.

A male approached her on the pathway in the opposite direction and sexually assaulted her before walking off towards Leaves Green.

The suspect is described as white and between 5'6" and 5'7" tall.

He spoke with a local accent and was wearing dark coloured clothing, in particular a hooded top with the hood pulled up.

Anyone with information should contact Maidenhead CID via the Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.