Young woman is grabbed and sexually assaulted during lockdown walk in Newport Pagnell

The assault happened at around 9.30am on Monday when the victim, who is in her twenties, was walking alone in Bury Field in Newport Pagnell.

She was grabbed by the mystery male man behind and pushed into a bush. She managed to get away, say police.

The offender was in his late twenties, around 5ft 7ins to 5ft 8ins tall and possibly Eastern European. He had a stocky build and black, bushy eyebrows and was wearing dark coloured denim jeans, a black hooded top, black beanie hat and a light blue surgical mask.

Investigating officer PC Charlene Rowbotham said: “We are appealing for anyone who witnessed this incident, or who has any information about what happened, to please come forward.

“We also believe that a man in his sixties, walking a ginger dog, was nearby when this happened and would ask that he gets in touch with us as he may have information about what happened.

“Anyone with information can contact police by calling the non-emergency number 101 or by making a report online, quoting reference 43200378569.

“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”