A woman was pushed against a wall and sexually assaulted.

The 20-year-old was walking home from a friend’s house early yesterday when the man approached and tried to kiss her. He pushed her against a wall in Gordon Avenue, Portswood, and carried out the assault.

He is described as Asian, in his 30s, muscular and about 6ft. Anyone with information about the attack, which happened between 2am and 2.45am, is asked to contact DC Tim Blanche at Bitterne CID on 101.