Police are appealing for help after a woman was pulled to the ground and sexually assaulted when walking along a road.

The 40-year-old victim was approached from behind by a man as she was walking on Garboldisham Road in Kenninghall.

She was pulled to the ground.

The suspect then got on top of her but fled when the woman resisted.

The assault happened shortly before 11.30pm on Thursday, July 12.

The suspect is described as being around 5ft 4in tall.

He was wearing jeans and a dark coloured hooded jacket.

Police are keen to hear from any witnesses or anyone with information regarding this incident.

Contact Det Con Matt Hendry at Thetford CID on 101.

People can also call Crimestoppers anonymously, information provided, is not traced or recorded, on 0800 555 111 or via the online form at crimestoppers-uk.org