Police have launched an appeal for information after a woman was indecently assaulted in Bridlington.

The incident happened at about 9.40pm on Monday, when the woman was walking along Gypsy Bank, which connects Midway Avenue and St Johns Avenue.

The attacker is described as white, in his late 30s to early 40s, with thin, dark hair with grey streaks. He is about 5ft 11ins tall.

He had a medium-length pony tail and grey-blue eyes, with sunken cheeks and prominent cheekbones.He was wearing a black T-shirt with red print, a black leather-type waistcoat and pointed shoes, and also wore a dark belt with a large buckle featuring three skulls. Anyone with information should contact Humberside Police on 01262 402700.

Updated: 11:26 Thursday, June 07, 2001