POLICE hunting a man who sexually assaulted a woman in Poole have released an e-fit of the attacker.

The incident took place in the car park at Library Mews, Shillito Road around 10pm on Monday, January 18.

A woman in her 20s was approached by the man, who initially asked her for directions.

He then approached her and touched her inappropriately before running off.

The offender is described as a man aged in his 40s with short grey hair, blue eyes and large pupils.

He was around six feet tall, of skinny build and had a very pale skin and a gaunt face. He was wearing a red knitted jumper and blue jeans and spoke with a local accent.

PC Sandra Rigby, of Poole police, said: “Following enquiries, I am now in a position to issue an e-fit of the suspect."

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101 quoting incident number 19:7 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.