A BLACK-EYED pervert with an alcopop groped a young woman.

The 19-year-old woman was on Outcote Bank, off Manchester Road near the town centre, when he grabbed her at about 10pm on Sunday. She managed to fend him off and he ran away.

Her attacker was white, in his mid to late 30s, about 5ft 4ins tall and had a black eye, very short blond hair and stubble.

He wore dark blue sweat pants, a dark, thick, waterproof jacket and trainers. He was carrying a bottle of Smirnoff Ice.

Anyone with information should call police on 01484 436685 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.