A WOMAN was sexually assaulted in Hanwell on Friday night.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a woman in her 30s was sexually assaulted at approximately 9:50pm on Friday, August 26.

The victim was walking near the clubhouse of Hanwell Cricket Club when she was approached by a male who spoke to her in an accent, described as sounding easten European – possibly Polish.

This male then pulled the victim to the ground and sexually assaulted her, before the victim managed to break free and run off.

The suspect is described as a white male, aged in his late teens or early 20s, and approximately 5ft 10inches tall.

He was wearing a white t-shirt, grey shorts, socks and trainers.

Detective Sergeant Steve Grainger from the Sexual Offences, Exploitation and Child Abuse Command leads the investigation. He said:

"I am appealing for anyone who was in the area of Hanwell Cricket Club and Greenford Road on the evening of Friday, 26 August and saw anything suspicious to get in contact.

"Have you seen a man fitting the suspect's description in the area, or did you see him leaving the scene after the attack?

"If you can help, please call police."

No arrests have been made. 

Anyone who has information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 020 7161 4087 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.