Woman fights off sex attacker by stubbing cigarette out on his wrist

The 21-year-old victim was attacked in Vincent Street, Westminster
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Hatty Collier1 August 2016
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A young woman escaped a sex attacker by stubbing a cigarette out on his wrist after he groped her in the street in central London.

The 21-year-old victim was attacked by a man, who grabbed hold of her wrist and propositioned her for sex in Westminster.

She tried to run off but the suspect pulled her back towards him during the assault in Vincent Street.

Police said the woman managed to break free after she fought back stubbing her cigarette out on his wrist.

She sought help from a passerby outside the Royal Oak pub nearby.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to the attack, which happened at about 12.35am on July 16.

The suspect is described as a Somali man, aged in his mid to late 20s, 5ft 6ins in height with very short, clipper-cut black hair. He wore a grey hooded top.

Anyone with information is asked to call Charing Cross CID on 020 7321 7518 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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