A WOMAN was sexually assaulted by a driver in York.
North Yorkshire Police said the woman "hailed what she believed to be a taxi" near Pavement in York at about midnight on Saturday, October 13.
A spokesman said: "A silver coloured car stopped for her and the male driver asked her to sit in the front of the car. On arrival at her destination the driver leant over to the woman and touched her inappropriately.
"He is described as Arabic in appearance and has dark hair and a well-trimmed dark beard. He is described as having thick eyebrows and a distinctive nose. He is believed to be approximately six feet tall and of a slender build and a smoker."
Anyone who recognises the man from the description or who has information which could help police should phone 101, select option two and ask to speak to PC 632 Bolton.
Alternatively, phone Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 quoting reference 12180191482.
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