A WOMAN was subjected to a serious sexual assault in Harrogate.

The woman and her alleged attacker walked from the Parliament Street area of the town centre to the Clarence Drive area where the incident took place, some time between midnight and 1am on Saturday.

Afterwards the woman and the man walked back into town where she sought help in a local bar.

Harrogate Police are now trying to trace the alleged attacker, who is described as white, aged in his early 20s, over six feet tall, and of proportionate build.

He had short, light-brown hair, and was wearing a light blue polo shirt, jeans and trainers.

Anyone with information should phone Harrogate CID on 01423 505541.

Updated: 15:12 Monday, July 21, 2003