A WOMAN was sexually assaulted as she walked home.

The 47-year-old victim was walking in Franklyn Road, Haywards Heath, last Sunday shortly after 11.30pm when she was approached by a man.

He grabbed at her coat and then put his hand down her trousers.

She screamed and the man ran away.

Detective Constable Jon Robeson said: “The man is described as white, in his late 20s with short curly blond hair and acne scars on his face."

Anyone with information should email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or phone 101, quoting serial 1338 of 07/12.

Alternatively they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers free and anonymously on 0800 555 111.