Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses after an 18-year-old woman was assaulted in Swindon.

The incident took place at 6pm on Saturday on the pathway that runs along the athletics track, between County Road and Shrivenham Road.

The local woman was walking to work when she was approached from behind by a man.

The man dragged the woman to the ground by her handbag strap and a struggle ensued. The woman managed to escape and the man ran off in the direction of Shrivenham Road.

The victim sustained minor head and facial injuries as a result of the assault, but did not require hospital treatment.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident.

Anyone with information should call Swindon CID via 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information may be left anonymously if preferred.