Police hunt man after woman is sexually assaulted in night-time attack near Northampton petrol station

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted near a Northampton supermarket last night (Tuesday).

Northamptonshire Police said the woman was attacked near Sainsbury's petrol station in Gambrel Road at around 11.50pm

A police spokeswoman said: "Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted in Gambrel Road, Northampton.

"The incident happened on Tuesday, February 8, at about 11.50pm, next to the Sainsbury’s petrol station and the suspect is described as a mixed-race male wearing dark coloured clothing," the spokeswoman said.

"Anyone who saw the assault or anyone with information about it should contact Northamptonshire Police on 101. Incident number: 22000079281."

This newspaper was at the scene at around 1pm today (Wednesday) and saw that the area is still taped off.