Police have launched a fresh appeal after a woman was seriously sexually assaulted in a Hampshire playpark.

A 24-year-old woman was attacked in the playpark area near Shetland Road and Maldive Road, Popley, Basingstoke between 10pm and 11pm on October 2, 2016.

Officers now have a description of a man they wish to speak to following the assault.

He is described as white, mid to late 20s, not of a slim build, with a bit of a stomach and he had Brown hair that was longer on top and shorter at the sides with scruffy facial hair.

He was wearing blue denim jeans and a blue fleece top that looked like a work jumper with a zip that went partially down the front.

Detective Constable Tracy West, an officer in the case, said: “While this is being treated as an isolated incident, it is a serious offence committed by someone who the victim did not know.

“We need help establishing who this man is. Do you recognise someone from the description given? Is it someone you know, perhaps from work?

“If you have any information that could help this investigation, it is vital that you come forward and speak to us.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting Operation Think.