POLICE are on the hunt for a man who reportedly touched a victim twice on her bottom in Wimborne Minster.
A woman in her 20s was sexually assaulted when she was walking along a gravel track between Moore Close and Ainsley Road between 10.45am and 11am on October 14.
The suspect is described as white, aged between 40 and 50 years old, approximately five feet eleven inches tall and of slim build with stubble and long slicked-back hair with grey streaks that was just below his ears in length.
He was wearing a dark blue hooded jumper, dark blue tracksuit bottoms and black shoes.
The offender was walking a dog at the time of the incident, which is described as a medium-sized black dog with a blue collar.
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Police are now appealing for any witnesses to get in touch.
PC Tom Bailey, of East Dorset police, said: “This was very distressing for the victim and we are determined to identify the man responsible.
“I am now appealing to anyone who may recognise the man and his dog from the descriptions given to please come forward.
“Also, I am keen to speak to anyone who was walking in the area around the relevant time and may have information to help my investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, using reference number 55250152575.
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