THE search is on after a woman was attacked while waiting to pick up her child from primary school.

Hampshire police are investigating after the incident in Southampton.

What happened?

A mum was in her car on Kesteven Way, in the Bitterne area of Southampton, between 3pm and 3.30pm on September 8.

She was waiting to pick up her child from a nearby primary school.

Police say she was approached by a man she did not know, who got into the car by the passenger door.

It is alleged that he made a sexual advance towards her.

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She managed to fend him off but it is believed he assaulted her in the process, suffering minor facial injuries as she tried to escape the car. 

The man fled.

What does he look like?

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

Police describe him as white, 20-25 years old, 5ft 5ins tall, of very slim build, with fair light hair and facial hair on his top lip. 

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. 

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What do police say?

Police are asking for anyone with information to get in contact.

You can contact the force anonymously.

If you know someone matching the man's description, or if saw an altercation take place, contact the police.

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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