A 16-year-old boy was sexually assaulted while walking in Cowley in broad daylight.

The youth was walking along the cycle path next to the A4142 between the bridge for Barns Road and Garsington Road at 5.20pm on Saturday.

A man, described as Middle Eastern with short black hair and a trimmed black beard, approached him. The man started a conversation and tried to hold his hand.

When his attention was not reciprocated, he attempted to kiss the boy then sexually assaulted him over his clothing. The victim said his assailant was about 5ft 10in tall, of medium build and in his 20s. He was wearing dark clothing and pushing a black bicycle.

Call Dc Charlotte Dunford on 101 if you have information.