Investigation underway after woman reportedly attacked in Bristol
Members of the public called police after coming across a distressed woman near the B4058 Stapleton Road this morning (15 October)
Police are investigating after a woman reported being attacked in the Eastville area of Bristol.
Members of the public called police after coming across a distressed woman near the B4058 Stapleton Road at 5.40am on Thursday 15th October.
Officers attended the scene and were directed to the woman, who is in her forties.
She told them she had been punched and kicked by a man who attempted to sexually assault her and stole her bag and phone.
Police say the man is described as white and aged 20 to 30.
He was wearing a red T-shirt and a black jacket with jeans or joggers.
He is said to have taken the woman's black tote bag, which contained a purple phone and cash.
Officers took the woman to hospital for treatment to her injuries, and she has since been discharged.
Police said they will take her full account when she is ready.
Officers put a scene in place while they completed initial enquiries, and it was lifted by 11.30am today (15 October).
Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and has any relevant information or footage.