POLICE are hunting a sex attacker who indecently assaulted a woman as she walked home from New Milton railway station.

The attacker struck between 11pm and 11.30pm on Thursday, June 28, as his 31-year-old victim was making her way along Christchurch Road.

She was shocked but unhurt by her ordeal.

Officers would particularly like to trace people who were pushing a broken down vehicle along Christchurch Road at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information should phone DC Mike Boshier at Southampton Central police station on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.