Police in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses and
anyone with information to come forward after a woman was assaulted
in the town centre.
The incident, in which a man grabbed an 18-year-old woman around
the neck and pushed her up against a wall, happened in an alleyway
that runs parallel to Ranelagh Road in the Park District between
12.45am and 12.55am on Saturday, 3 July 2010.
Police Constable Jim Porritt, of Weymouth police, said: "The
victim, from Weymouth, had been walking toward Brownlow Street at
the time of this frightening attack.
"She kicked the offender and was able to run away."
The attacker is white, around 30 years old, approximately five
feet eight inches tall and of a medium build. He had a brown goatee
beard.
He was wearing white trainers and a blue hooded top.
PC Porritt
continued: "I am appealing for anyone who witnessed this assault,
and anyone with any information about the man responsible, to
contact me as soon as possible.
"I would also like to hear from anyone who remembers seeing a
man running away from this area at around 12.45am on Saturday, 3
July 2010.
"All calls will be treated in the strictest of confidence."
The victim was not injured as a result of the attack.
Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset
Police on 01305 222 222 or the free and anonymous Crimestoppers
line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may
apply.