A WOMAN in her fifties was attacked near the clothes recycle bins at Sainsbury’s  off the Heyford Hill roundabout.

She was assaulted by a man who was aged between forty and fifty, of small build and around 5ft 3ins tall.

It took place on Thursday at around 12.50pm.

The woman sustained 'marks to her neck', Thames Valley Police said in an appeal for information, and that she did not need hospital treatment.

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Investigator Rachel Parrott, said: “We would like to speak to anyone with information with regards to this incident.

“If you think you saw this happen or you have information about the man described, please contact us.

“Please make a report online using the reference number 432000121185 or if you do not have access to our online system, please call 101.

“You can also remain 100 per cent anonymous by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”