A WOMAN was subjected to a sexual assault by a man asking for a light.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident at 2.30am on Friday on Bradford Road in Birkenshaw.

The 28-year-old woman was approached by a man who asked for a light before pushing her down an alleyway and subjecting her to a sexual assault.

He ran off towards Birkenshaw.

The attacker is Asian, about 5ft 6ins tall and of medium build.

Anyone with any information should contact Det Con Richard Proud on 0845 6060606 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.