Describing the sequence of events on Journeaux Street around 02:55 on Sunday (22 December), Police said: “A woman, aged 30, was walking home when she was pushed to the floor and assaulted by a man at the entrance to her property.
“The assault lasted a few seconds and she was able to run away after she screamed and he left. She didn’t sustain any injuries or require hospital treatment, however, she was extremely shaken by the incident.
“The man is described as white, of medium build, with very short hair, or possibly bald and he was wearing dark clothing.”
They added that it was “windy and raining” at the time of the assault.
Anyone who witnessed the attack or was in the area of Journeaux Street, Aquila Road or Great Union Road at the time is now being urged to contact Police by calling 612612 or making an anonymous report via the Crimestoppers website.
