Police are investigating a report of a serious sexual assault on a woman in Devon.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the woman was assaulted by a man in The Byes, Sidmouth.

The victim is being supported by specially trained officers and witnesses have been asked to come forward.

Police said the incident happened at about 23:30 GMT on Sunday.

Officers are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time or anyone with information to assist the investigation to contact them.

Information can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers.