A POLICE hunt is under way after a serious sexual assault in Winchester.

A 27-year-old woman was attacked in an alley off Jewry Street in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Detective Inspector Jan Bulfield, from Winchester police station, said: “We would like to hear from anyone who has information that may assist our investigation.

“I’m particularly keen to speak to anyone who used the alleyway, or was close to the alleyway, between 1.55am and 2.40am.

“We are aware that there were two men in the area around the time who may have significant information. They are described as white, aged in their 20s and between 5ft 7ins and 5ft 9ins tall.

“We will have extra patrols in place over the weekend. If you have any concerns or questions please speak to an officer or call 101.”

Anyone with information about the attack, should contact Winchester CID on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.