DETECTIVES are hunting a sex attacker who indecently assaulted a 45-year-old woman as she walked along a busy main road.
The incident happened close to shops in Copy Nook, Blackburn. An Asian man in his early 20s approached the woman at 7.10am on Tuesday. He was 5ft 5ins tall, slim, with short dark wavy hair, no facial hair, a thin face, pointed chin and noise. He was wearing a white skull cap, light coloured jacket, a long grey dress style shirt, matching baggy trousers and dark shoes.
Police also want to trace a middle aged man who went to the victim's aid. He was Asian and driving a small white Transit-style van.
Anybody with information should contact Blackburn CID on 01254 51212.
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