An investigation has been launched after a woman was sexually assaulted on a canal path in Exeter.

Devon and Cornwall Police said a woman had been attacked near the canal path running alongside Water Lane between 23:30 and 23:35 BST on Friday.

“A man dressed in dark clothing riding a push bike sexually assaulted a woman who was walking along the canal path in the Double Locks direction,” the force said.

Officers are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to contact them.

“Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who saw a male acting suspiciously in the area of Quay Haven Road, Water Lane, the canal path or Marsh Barton around the time of the incident,” a force spokesperson added.