A 35-YEAR-OLD woman suffered a terrifying attempted sex attack as she walked along a lane off Bishopthorpe Road, in York.

A man approached her as she strolled through the ginnel from Charlton Street to Cherry Street.

He pulled her towards him by the arms and made a sexual remark, before running off when the woman struggled free.

He is described as a white male, aged about 21, with a slim, muscular build, and about 5ft 6in tall.

He was clean shaven with a dry complexion and possibly suffered from eczema.

Anyone with information contact York police on 01904 631321.

Updated: 15:40 Monday, September 03, 2001