A WOMAN was sexually assaulted in an alleyway in Trowbridge last Monday.

Police are now appealing for witnesses to the incident which happened between 12.30-1.30am last Monday (November 16).

It's believed the woman was walking in the alleyway which runs from Pitman Avenue to the John of Gaunt School when she was approached by a man and then sexually assaulted.

Detective Inspector Simon Pope said: "We are trying to establish the circumstances around this incident and need the public to help us with our enquiries.

"If you have seen a man acting suspiciously around this alleyway or noticed anything else suspicious around this area please contact me at Melksham CID on 101. You can also call anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."