Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a woman in her 50s was sexually assaulted on Blackheath Common.

The assault happened on March 9 around 4.45am by a man in a long Puffa-style coat who was riding a black bicycle with thick tyres.

The suspect is described as a white man, possibly aged in his 20s, around 5ft 6ins to 5ft 11ins in height, of slim build.

Officers from the South East Command Unit are investigating and at this stage there has been no arrests made.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to the call them via 101 quoting CAD 1496/09MAR. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.