Appeal for witnesses after assault on city footpath

We are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted while running along a footpath in Derby.

The woman was jogging along the Great Northern Greenway behind The Paddock pub in Breadsall Hilltop, shortly before 7am today.

A man who had also been on the footpath grabbed her and pushed her to the floor. He shouted at the victim before then quickly walking off along a separate path towards Hungerhill Close.

The man was white, aged in his late 30s, about 5ft 10ins, of medium build and with short, brown/blond hair. He was wearing a bright blue puffer jacket and blue jeans.

We want to hear from anyone who was in the area between 6.30am and 7am today.

In particular, we believe a woman was walking a dog along the footpath and we want to speak to her urgently.

Anyone who recognises the description of the man or who has any other information should contact us using one of the below methods, quoting reference 25*269299.

• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: use our online contact form
• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• Phone – call us on 101 

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.