A MAN grabbed a woman on her way home from a night out and sexually assaulted her.

Police are appealing for witnesses in connection with the incident in Minehead on Saturday, August 1, at approximately 2.40am.

The woman, who had been in Lloyds Bar, was walking home along Friday Street, Townsend Road, Alcombe Road and Fownes Road, where she was grabbed from behind by a man and sexually assaulted.

During the incident they moved down Frownes Road towards the playing fields.

The suspect is described as of Asian or Indian appearance, approximately 5ft 10in to 5ft 11in tall and of athletic build.

He had either a bald or shaven head and his face was clean shaven. He was wearing a light blue polo type T shirt and jeans.

An Avon and Someset Police spokesman said: "We would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident.

"We would also like to hear from anyone who may have seen the suspect or who may be able to identify him. Do you know who he is?"

If you have any information about the incident, contact police on 101 and quote reference number 83784/15.

Alternatively, you can contact CrimeStoppers on 0800-555111.