EXMOUTH detectives are appealing for witnesses after a woman was grabbed by a man as she walked along South Street.

EXMOUTH detectives are appealing for witnesses after a woman was grabbed by a man as she walked along South Street.

Officers said the man they want to trace is described as being approximately 50 years old with tanned skin.

He was wearing dark clothing at the time of the attack.

The police said the incident took place in South Street on Friday February 12 between 9.30pm and 10.15pm.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact DC Anna Stephens at Exmouth CID on 08452 777 444, quoting crime reference KE/10/339.