Investigation begins after Corby wood sex attack

A gold-chained sex attacker is wanted after a woman was assaulted in a wooded area in Corby.

The police helicopter hovered above the town last night (Monday) looking for the suspect after the incident between 9pm and 9.15pm.

The victim, a woman in her 30s, was sexually assaulted in the wooded area behind Corby's international swimming pool in George Street.

No arrests have yet been made in connection with the incident and an investigation is under way.

A force spokesman said: "The suspect is described as a mixed race man, about 6ft, of medium build with short, dark hair.

"He was wearing a white T-shirt with a colourful design on it and a gold chain around his neck."

Witnesses or anyone with information should call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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