Appeal after woman sexually assaulted and chased

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man sexually assaulted and chased a woman in Cheltenham last month.

Gloucestershire Police said the victim was walking along Portland Street at about 03:25 BST on Sunday 20 October, when a man walking in the opposite direction sexually assaulted her.

Police said the unknown man grabbed the woman without her consent and whispered "I love you" in her ear.

The woman headed towards Winchcombe Street and he chased her down the road before turning around and going in another direction.

Gloucestershire Police said the woman was not injured but was shaken by what happened.

Officers were sent to search the area, however the man was not found.

The call handler stayed on the phone with the victim until she was safely back home and officers then took a statement from her.

The man was described as being Indian, in his late 30s or early 40s and approximately 5ft 7in (173cm).

He had black medium length hair, a full beard just over stubble length and was wearing a dark coloured t-shirt and jeans.

Investigating officers have conducted CCTV inquiries in the area and are now asking for anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw the man in the area to contact them.

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