Strand Road police hunting man over sex assault on woman

DETECTIVES are hunting a man who indecently assaulted a woman as she walked home from a night out.

The woman was attacked as she walked from a nightclub on Strand Road in Derry towards student accommodation between 1.30 am and 2.00 am yesterday.

Her attacker is described as being approximately 5’6″ tall and of a slim to medium build with dark blonde, thick wavy hair and stubble.

He spoke with a local accent and was wearing dark jeans, dark Vans trainers and a checked shirt with the sleeves pushed up.

A PSNI spokesperson appealed anyone who could assist police with their investigation to contact them at Strand Road on 0845 600 8000.

The spokesperson added: “Alternatively, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.”