A WOMAN was assaulted yesterday morning near Bridge Street in Reading.

At about 11.20am the victim was on the slip road leading to the towpath next to the Anchorage when she was hit on the head and knocked to the floor.

The assailant is described as a black male with long black hair and wearing a light blue jacket, blue or grey trousers and a rucksack.

PC Daniel Surridge, investigating officer, said: “This incident has been reported however the victim has not yet been identified. I would like to identify both the victim and the offender in this incident.”

If you know the victim, recognise the attacker’s description or have any other relevant information please contact 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.