POLICE are hunting a man after a woman was indecently assaulted in an underpass in Ipswich town centre.

POLICE are hunting a man after a woman was indecently assaulted in an underpass in Ipswich town centre.

The incident occurred in Civic Drive, around 1.20pm Wednesday when a 38-year-old female was walking in the underpass towards town from the Portman Road direction when the culprit approached her.

He made various comments to her, put his arm around her and then touched her inappropriately.

The man then grabbed her by her clothing from behind, pulled her towards him and touched her again.

The offender is described as white with pale skin, a little taller than 5ft 5in, of slight build, clean shaven, with dark eyes, dark gelled spiky hair and was wearing navy jeans and a long sleeved top.

He is also described as having three bald patches on his head.

Anyone with information about the identity of the man should telephone 01473 613500 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.