Woman attacked in reported sexual assault on Lincoln's South Common
Police want to hear from anyone on the common between 6pm and 8pm on Tuesday
Police are investigating a report that a woman was sexually assaulted on South Common in Lincoln.
The assault is reported to have happened at the top of the common, around 6.30pm on Tuesday 27th October.
A woman in her 30s was walking at the top of the common, parallel with South Park.
Police said she had been taking pictures of the full moon and the city skyline.
Officers believe she was hit on the back of the head and pulled to the ground by somebody.
She was able to get away and called the police.
Police said she suffered what are described as minor injuries.
Description of the alleged attacker
Police have described the alleged attacker as being around 5ft 8ins to 6ft tall.
They were wearing a dark hoody and jeans.
Police said they had bad breath and a strong body odour smell.
Where it happened
Police estimate the assault happened around the halfway point of the common, just below the footpath that runs from Cross O'Cliff Hill through to Canwick Road.
The what3words reference given by police is Sleepy.Turkey.Frog.
Appeal for witnesses
Police said their investigation is ongoing.
They want to hear from anyone who was walking on South Common between 6pm and 8pm on Tuesday evening and may have seen or heard anything they feel could be related.
Police said they have not received any similar reports in the area.
They said they understand the report may be unsettling for people who use South Common, and have pointed people to personal safety advice from Crimestoppers on staying safe at night.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote incident 445 of 27th October.
Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.