Police are investigating after a barefoot woman was allegedly assaulted in a residential Swindon street.

The reported incident occurred at around 7pm on Sunday, January 21, in the area near Firethorn Close.

A woman is believed to have been assaulted and she is described as a white female, aged approximately 18 or 19 years old, with dark blonde hair and a nose piercing.

Wiltshire Police say that she was wearing a cow print ‘oodie’ and did not have any shoes or socks on.

The force has not been able to identify the victim and now wish to speak to her in order to check on her welfare and progress their investigation.

She was with a man who is described as being of the same age, as well as tall and slim and wearing a grey zip-up tracksuit top and bottoms.

A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “Officers are investigating a report of an assault in Swindon.

“If you think this may be you, or you know who the woman may be, please get in touch.

“Anyone with information should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54240007684.”