Woman assaulted in Buxton

Police are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted in Buxton in the early hours of Friday morning.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Feb 2017, 17:36 BST
Updated 1st Mar 2017, 08:20 BST
The assault occurred in the early hours of this morning.The assault occurred in the early hours of this morning.
The assault occurred in the early hours of this morning.

The incident occurred between 5.45am and 6am on Harpur Hill Road. During the assault, a man tried to take the victim's handbag.

The suspect is described as being white and in his late 20s. He was wearing a long navy blue or black anorak with fur around the hood, black trousers and black shoes. He also is believed to have had a distinctive walk.

The 52-year-old local woman was not injured.

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Detective Constable Toby Maddock, who is investigating the assault would like to speak to anyone who may have information about this incident or who was in the area around the time.

Anyone with any information should contact DC Toby Maddock on 101, quoting reference 17000080080, or send him a message online using the contact us section of the Derbyshire police website.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.