A HUNT has been launched after a woman was attacked whilst waiting to pick up her child in Southampton. 

The victim was in her vehicle on Kesteven Way waiting to pick up her child from a nearby primary school when the incident took place. 

Whilst waiting, she was approached by an unknown man who got in the car using the passenger door. 

He is alleged to have made a sexual advance towards her. 

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The woman then fended off the man, however, he is said to have assaulted her in the process. 

She suffered minor facial injuries as she attempted to get out of the car. 

The man fled the scene. 

The incident took place between 3pm and 3.30pm on September 8. 

Police have released an e-fit of the man they would like to speak to as part of their investigation. 

He is described as being white, 20-25 years old, 5ft 5ins tall, of very slim build, with fair light hair and facial hair on his top lip. 

Daily Echo: E-fit of man police would like to speak to after woman assaulted in Southampton. Photo from: Hampshire Constabulary.E-fit of man police would like to speak to after woman assaulted in Southampton. Photo from: Hampshire Constabulary. (Image: Hampshire Constabulary.)

At the time of the assault, he was wearing oval-shaped glasses, an off-white t-shirt, a navy blue tracksuit trousers and holding a blue fleece. 

A spokesperson for the force said: "Do you know who this man is? Does he live locally? Perhaps you were in the area at the time of the incident and remember seeing an altercation take place? 

"Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call 101, quoting crime reference number 44220366873 or by submitting a report online – https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/. 

"Alternatively, you can contact independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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