A woman had her hair pulled during an attack outside an Oxford neighbourhood Co-op store earlier this week. 

A woman was assaulted during an attack near the Co-op shop on Iffley Road in Oxford, at around 8.45am on Monday (May 13).

It is alleged that the man pulled her hair and acted aggressively towards her.

Police believe they both crossed the road together before the women left the scene.

The offender is described as a white male, around 5ft 7 tall with a skinny build and grey short hair.

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At the time of the incident it is believed he was wearing a blue waterproof coat, a white t-shirt, blue jeans and a cap.

Detective Christopher Moore, said: “We are appealing for anyone who may have seen this incident or who has dash-cam, doorbell or phone footage from the area around the time that it happened, to please get in touch."

Anyone with information can report it by calling 101 or through the online pages, by quoting reference 43240221254.

If you do not wish to speak to the police you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.