A 31-YEAR-OLD woman was indecently assaulted as she walked to a friend's home in Leytonstone The woman told police she was about to cross the footbridge in Norman Road at the Trinity Close side when she saw two men.
She started to turn back but the men ran at her. One held her while the second assaulted her.
Police are hunting two men described as white with dark complexions. The first was 30, 5ft 8ins tall, wearing a black leather bomber jacket, medium blue jeans and black leather shoes with a big gold buckle. The second was 25 and 6ft tall.
One man who shouted to the woman "get down" spoke with a foreign accent.
Operation Sapphire, the Met's unit which deals with sexual offences, is urging the public to come forward with information.
Witnesses to the incident on Sunday, February 8, at 11.50pm are asked to call PC Jo Sanderson on 8345 4606 or Crimestoppers on 0845 555 111.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article