He is described as being around 5ft 7in tall and of medium build

Police have launched an investigation after a woman was grabbed by a man during an attempted sexual assault in Great Barr.

The woman was walking along Parkwood Croft at around 6.30pm on Tuesday (October 27) when a man grabbed her and attempted to pick her up.

The suspect then fled the scene, running into nearby woodland in the direction of Turnberry Park.

He is described as being around 5ft 7in tall and of medium build. He was wearing a beige hoodie, dark-coloured bottoms and possibly a black snood, with his hood up.

West Midlands Police said the woman was being supported by specialist officers from the force’s public protection unit.

Officers have spoken to residents in the area and are carrying out CCTV and forensic enquiries as they attempt to identify the suspect.

Police are urging anyone who witnessed suspicious behaviour in the area, either at the time of the incident or in the days leading up to it, to come forward.

Chief superintendent Thomas Joyce, of Birmingham Police, said: "We know this incident will cause concern in the community, and we understand that women may feel unsafe.

"Officers from our local neighbourhood team will be patrolling the area and if you have any concerns please speak to them.

"Violence against women and girls remains a key priority for us in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.

"I want to reassure you we are doing everything we can as part of our investigation to identify and bring this offender to justice."

Anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands Police on 101, quoting crime reference 20/450980/26.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.