A WOMAN was assaulted by a man who reportedly grabbed her by the neck and tried to kiss her outside a pub on Bishopthorpe Road.

Police say the victim was speaking to the man near the Winning Post Pub at about 8pm on July 11 when the incident took place.

Officers say the woman was left extremely shaken.

The suspect is described as a white man aged in his 30s, of average build, with short, spiked, light brown hair. He had a short beard and was wearing a white t-shirt and bottoms.

Police are urging anyone with information to call 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.