A WOMAN was indecently assaulted as she walked back to her car after a night out in Southampton.

The victim had been at The Hobbit pub, but as she walked past some shop doorways between the So Bar and the Dungeon Club a man hiding in the doorway grabbed her.

As she struggled she heard voices nearby, which is thought to have frightened the attacker and he ran off.

The 31-year-old from Fareham then ran to her car in Bevois Valley Road.

Police say the attacker was Asian, 5ft 10ins and in his early 30s. He was stocky, with short dark hair.

Witnesses should call Bitterne CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.