Bristol sexual assault

Police in Bristol have released a description of a man, after a woman was grabbed and sexually assaulted late at night the city.

It happened in the early hours of Tuesday (2am) in the Southville area of the city, as the woman was walking on Gaol Ferry Bridge from the city centre. 

As she walked towards Coronation Road opposite Dean Lane, a man in front of her and said 'hi'. 

Police say as the woman tried to walk past, he grabbed her and sexually assaulted her.

Officers investigating this crime would now like to speak to a man who is described as black, in his late 30s to early 40s, of a slim to medium build and around 6ft tall. 

He had black dread locks which were partially tied back, black and yellow teeth and was wearing a dark t-shirt, a dark coloured zip up hoodie, dark trousers and possibly a hat.

Anyone who may have information about this man who may have witnessed this incident is asked to call Operation Bluestone on 101 or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.