A WOMAN was left with cuts and bruises after an early morning assault at the weekend.

The victim was walking along Park Street, Ripon, North Yorkshire, when she was attacked, between 2am and 2.30am on Saturday.

She was not seriously hurt, but was left shaken by her ordeal.

The man responsible was aged between 25 and 30, was short and stocky with a chubby face, and had a shaven or bald head.

Anyone who may have seen what happened, or a man fitting the description around the Spa Hotel early on Saturday, should contact police in Ripon on (01765) 602222, or Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555111, where they may qualify for a reward.