Thames Valley Police are hunting for a man in connection with a sexual assault in Cookham.

The incident occurred at around 5:30pm on Tuesday, September 24 on the Battlemead Common towpath on Sutton Road.

A man in his late twenties approached a woman walking along the path and engaged her in conversation where he told her that there was a spider on her back.

When she gave him permission to remove the spider, he proceeded to touch her inappropriately over her clothing.

Police have released an E-Fit after he was described by the victim. He has been described as an Asian man, aged in his late twenties to early thirties, around 5ft 6ins to 5ft 7ins tall, of slim build, wearing a cotton beanie hat and tracksuit.

Investigating officer PC Vjaceslavs Klimanovs, said: “We are releasing an E-fit depicting a man we are looking to trace in connection with this incident.

“We would ask anyone who recognises this man to please come forward and contact us on 101 quoting reference 43240460315, or you can provide information through our online form.

“If you do not wish to speak the police you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”