Woman sexually assaulted in Devon alleyway
Police said a man fled the scene on foot following the incident
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A woman was sexually assaulted while walking down an alleyway in a Devon town, police have said.
Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called just after 23:00 BST on Thursday following the incident in the alleyway between Slade Valley Road and Slade Road in Ilfracombe.
The woman was approached from behind and touched inappropriately by a man - described as wearing a dark coat, gloves and a beanie hat - who then fled the scene on foot, the force said.
Anyone who has information about the incident has been asked to contact police or Crimestoppers.
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