A woman in her twenties was approached by a man from behind before he grabbed her, asked where she lived, and tried to kiss her.

At around 7.15pm on Tuesday (March 22), the woman was walking along Buttermere Close in Bletchley when she was approached by the man.

She managed to get free and ran towards the direction of Rydal Way.

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The man then followed her and turned off down an alleyway and then reappeared in front of her.

The woman eventually was able to lose the man.

Thames Valley Police is now appealing for witnesses following the sexual assault.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Lucy Jarrett, based at Milton Keynes police station said: “I am appealing to anyone who was in the area of Buttermere Close on Tuesday evening.

“If you saw a man acting inappropriately or have any CCTV or doorbell then please contact Thames Valley Police.

“The easiest way to contact the force is by calling 101 or leaving your information on our website, quoting the investigation reference number 43220125184.”

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