POLICE are hunting a man who attacked a woman as she waited at a bus stop.

The 25-year-old woman was standing outside a dentist's surgery in Bishopton Lane, Stockton, at about 10pm on Wednesday, December 7.

A man approached her, grabbed her arm and tried to kiss and touch her.

The terrified woman screamed and ran away, leaving the man at the bus stop.

However, police believe two men who left a nearby pool hall may have seen the attacker and are appealing for those possible witnesses to come forward.

The attacker is described as white, in his 30s, slim, and with short dark hair, with a fringe, and spotty skin. He wore black jeans or trousers, a green T-shirt, white trainers and a black jacket.

Anyone with information is asked to call Stockton police on (01642) 302226.