A 27-YEAR-OLD woman was sexually assaulted in a Rishton Street.

The attack happened around 6.20pm on Saturday as the victim was in Walmsley Avenue.

Police said a man approached her and touched her inappropriately.

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A police spokeswoman said: “He then ran off. He was possibly disturbed by somebody in the street.

“The victim was extremely upset and shaken by the incident and we will be supporting her.

“I would appeal for anyone who saw anything to call us.”

Anybody with information should call 101 quoting 1258 of February 7 or anonymously on 0800 555111.