THE police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted sexual assault in Bristol.


The incident took place on Tuesday, April  at the bottom of Stoke Road, almost opposite Blackboy Hill, at 12.15pm.

A man approached two women and tried to engage them in conversation before attempting to kiss one of them and put his hands on her leg. He then ran away from the scene.

The suspect is described as a white male, of slim build, tall and in his late 20’s.

He had dark messy hair and spoke with a European accent. He was wearing a dark t-shirt and tracksuit bottoms.

CCTV footage of a man we would like to speak to in connection with this incident is attached on the link below.

The police are not connecting this incident to any other in the local area at this stage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 101 quoting reference number 34937/15 or on Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.

The CCTV can be found on  the police YouTube page by visiting www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrg8tZOZ8RE&feature=youtu.be