A 20-YEAR-OLD woman has been indecently assaulted on her way to work in Burnley.

She was walking through a grassy area behind Sainsbury's at 8.35am on Friday, October 31, when a man grabbed her from behind and indecently assaulted her.

The man is described as Asian, aged 17 or 18, 5ft 6ins tall and of slim build.

He had a curtain-style haircut, which was very short at the back and sides, and was wearing a grey fleece that was dark grey at the top and light grey at the bottom, and on the sleeves.

The offender was also wearing light blue tracksuit bottoms with a dark stripe down the side.

Police said the woman was not physically harmed, but was very upset and distressed by the incident.

Anyone with any information about the crime is asked to call the police on 01282 472281.