A WOMAN was left feeling shaken after a man inappropriately touched her near House of Fraser in Reading.

At about 7.20pm on Sunday, February 2, the victim in her 20s was approached by a man on Bridge Street.

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The woman was touched over her clothing and a good samaritan tried to prevent the man from running away.

Police describe the sexual assault to be distressing for the woman but luckily she was physically unhurt.

He is described as white, aged in his 30s, of average build with blonde hair.

He was also wearing a green khaki coloured hooded top and black tracksuit bottoms.

Thames Valley Police is appealing to anyone who may have seen the sexual assault take place in Reading Town Centre.

Investigating officer PC Dale Halford, based at Reading police station, said: “This was a distressing incident which left the victim shaken, but thankfully unhurt.

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“I am appealing to anybody who witnessed this incident, or who may have dash-cam footage from around the time, to please contact the 24-hour non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 43200039319.

“I am particularly keen to speak to the person who tried to stop the offender from running off, and so please if this was you, make contact with us.

“You can also make a report online, or call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.”