Surrey Police have released an e-fit of a man they want to speak to in connection with a sexual assault on a woman in Ashtead in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
The woman, who is in her 20s, was walking home along Woodfield Lane, Ashtead at about 2am on Friday, January 1, when she was assaulted.
She noticed a man walking towards her, and when they walked past one another, he allegedly grabbed her by the shoulders and forced her to the ground before sexually assaulting her.
Her attacker fled up a bank and over some railings after being disturbed by a member of the public, Surrey Police say.
The attacker is described as white, about 40 years-old, about 5ft 9ins tall, of a stocky build with a chubby face, short wavy hair and a short messy beard.
He was wearing dark clothing with a black zip-up waterproof jacket, dark-coloured trousers and tan-coloured work boots.
Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses.
To offer information, contact Surrey Police on 101, quoting crime reference 45160002659 or online at https://my.surrey.police.uk/splonlinereportingweb Or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
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