DETECTIVES are appealing for witnesses following allegations a 20-year-old woman was indecently assaulted in Haverhill.The alleged incident happened in Coupals Road at around 4pm on Saturday, July 26 as she stepped out of her dark green Fiat car.

DETECTIVES are appealing for witnesses following allegations a 20-year-old woman was indecently assaulted in Haverhill.

The alleged incident happened in Coupals Road at around 4pm on Saturday, July 26 as she stepped out of her dark green Fiat car.

As she was travelling towards Haverhill, two men stepped into the road, causing her to stop. She got out of her car and was grabbed by her hair by one of the men. The other man then undid his trousers and exposed himself to her.

The woman struggled and managed to break free from the offenders. She then got back in her car and drove off. Around two hours later, she attended West Suffolk Hospital with bruising to her stomach and right cheek.

Both men are described as white, with one 6ft, of muscular build, round face, small eyes and dark hair. He was wearing a dark shirt and trousers.

The other man is described as 5ft 7in, of slim build, with a tanned complexion and short blonde hair. He was wearing a light coloured coat, a blue t-shirt, dark trousers and brown shoes.

Acting detective inspector Karl Smith said: "Although the woman was not seriously injured during the incident, she was left extremely shaken.

"We know the area in which the assault occurred is a relatively busy through road and we're confident someone will have witnessed either the incident or some suspicious activity before or after it."

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to call Suffolk police on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.