Sexual assault on woman walking dog in Accrington

A 53-year-old woman was sexually assaulted as she walked her dog in Lancashire.

Police said the woman was attacked in a field close to Epping Avenue, between Whinney Hill Road and East Crescent, Accrington.

The woman said the man grabbed and inappropriately touched her shortly before 18:00 BST on Saturday.

Det Insp Paul Barlow said: "This was an extremely concerning assault on a woman simply out walking her pet."