POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted in Wrexham.

The incident happened at about 2am on Sunday, May 10, as the woman was walking alone from the town centre toward Caia Park.

She was followed by a man as she walked from Crescent Road, Wrexham, to Montgomery Road, where she was assaulted.

The 26-year-old woman managed to fight off her attacker, who fled.

He is described as medium build, about 6ft tall and in his 20s and was wearing a black hooded top.

Anyone with information should call DC Gareth Davies at Wrexham CID on 0845 6071002.