A WOMAN was left in agony after a man kneed her in the groin while she was enjoying a day at the races.

The 24-year-old victim was in a queue to place a bet at Newbury Racecourse when she was confronted by a man.

What came next was a shocking incident when the man kneed her in the groin on Saturday, July 21.

The panicked woman did not require hospital treatment but police officers investigating the attack said she suffered intense pain.

A spokesman for Thames Valley Police said: "Its believed the assault would have been witnessed by a number of people, but nobody has yet come forward.

"At around 6.30pm on Saturday, July 21, the victim was near to the steps of the grandstand next to the betting totes when a man kneed her in the groin.

"The victim did not require hospital treatment, but suffered intense pain as a result of the attack."

A 54-year-old man from Newbury has been arrested on suspicion of common assault in connection with the incident.

He has been released under investigation while police inquiries continue.

Police constable Will Smith, based at Newbury Police Station, said: "Unfortunately, no witnesses have contacted police, but this happened in a very busy part of the race course.

"I am particularly keen to speak to a female witness, who is in her mid-twenties, blond and wearing a light flowery dress, as she was seen speaking to the victim.

"Given the venue and the time of day, I am hopeful that many people would have witnessed the assault, and I would urge them to contact 101, quoting reference number 43180223221.

"Alternatively, you can visit https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/ and provide all the details there."