A YOUNG woman was sexually assaulted in broad daylight by a 'runner' in a Swindon park.

The victim was on her own when she was approached by a man in a wooded area of Tumpy Field, Shaw, on Saturday at around 11.20am. He touched and hugged her inappropriately, without consent, before moving away.

Police want to speak to a man who appeared to have been out running in connection with the incident. 

He is described as being about 30-40 years old, 5ft 6ins, possibly of Japanese or Chinese heritage, and with a medium build. 

He had short dark hair and some facial hair. He was wearing a dark blue long sleeved fleece with a collar zip, black jogging trousers and white trainers.

PC Jonathan Pearce said: "This was a very concerning incident during which a lone female was sexually assaulted.

"Although this was a secluded area of the park, it took place during the middle of the day in quite a busy area of Swindon.

"Anyone who saw a person matching this description, or who recognises who it might be is asked to contact us as a matter of urgency."

If you have any information, call 101 quoting log 54210093647.