A MAN grabbed and threatened a young woman in Bournemouth on Friday last week.

At around 7am the woman, aged in her 20s, was walking her two dogs along Littlemoor Avenue, at the junction with Maidment Close, when she was approached from behind by an unknown man.

He placed his arms across the victim’s chest and grabbed her clothing, and also threatened her before running away from the scene.

The victim, a local woman, was not physically injured.

The offender was described as wearing Nike AirMax trainers and spoke with a northern accent.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Contact Dorset Police with information on 101 quoting reference 55170035507 or visit dorset.police.uk.

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.