AN investigation has been launched into an assault on a 25-year-old woman as she walked her dog in Malvern.

The incident took place on Malvern Link Common, near to Pickersleigh Road, at about 6.50pm on Saturday.

The offender was male but no further decription is available at this time and police are unable to confirm the nature of the assault.

Det Sgt Kate Stevens said: “The weather over the weekend meant the common would have been busy with people enjoying the sunshine.

“The woman assaulted was walking her black, medium-sized dog at the time of the incident.

“We would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed anything on the common at around the time given, particularly and dog walkers who were in the area.”

Witnesses can call police on 0300 333 3000, quoting 260/N/011011, or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.