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Woman sexually assaulted while taking photographs

Charis Scott-HolmEast Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
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The assault happened at South Common, Lincoln, on Tuesday

A woman has been sexually assaulted while taking photographs outside in Lincoln.

Lincolnshire Police said the woman reported being assaulted at the top of South Common about 18:30 GMT on Tuesday.

She was taking pictures of the full moon and the city skyline when she was attacked. She managed to escape with minor injuries.

The suspect was wearing a dark hooded top and jeans. The woman, in her 30s, said he had bad breath and strong body odour.

Police said it happened just below the footpath that runs from Cross O'Cliff Hill to Canwick Road.

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