Woman attacked during morning jog along footpath
Police have appealed for footage from anyone who was in the area
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A woman was attacked and pushed to the floor while out jogging along a footpath in Derby.
Derbyshire Police said the jogger was assaulted by a man as she ran along the Great Northern Greenway in Breadsall Hilltop.
The attack happened near to The Paddock pub shortly before 07:00 BST on Saturday, the force said.
Officers have appealed for anyone who witnessed the assault or who has dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage taken in the area at the time to come forward.
The offender was reported to have attacked the runner, then walked away along a separate path towards Hungerhill Close.
Police said he was described as a white man, aged in his late 30s, about 5ft 10ins and of medium build.
He had short, brown/blond hair and wore a bright blue puffer jacket and blue jeans, officers added.
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