Police are appealing for information after a suspicious incident in Aldershot on Monday, February 9.

At around 9pm a 30-year-old woman was walking along Hollybush Lane towards Aldershot when she was grabbed from behind by a man.

She was dragged into some nearby bushes by the man but when she screamed he ran off.

The man is described as:

• 5ft 8ins tall
• Slim build
• Frizzy, long hair sticking out at the sides
• Wearing a dark coloured long sleeve top

PC Emma Fidler, of the Farnborough Targeted Patrol Team, said: "Fortunately the victim suffered only a very minor injury following this incident however she was shaken up.

"We want to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time or anyone who has any information about who was responsible."

Hampshire Constabulary offers the following advice:

• You will be safest in bright, well lit and busy areas.
• Try to look and act confident - look like you know where you are going. If you are wandering around with a map, looking confused, you are more likely to be targeted.
• Try to keep valuables, such as laptop computers or jewellery, out of sight. Be particularly careful with your mobile phone - they are high-value items and are often very desirable to robbers or pickpockets.
• If someone tries to take something from you, it might be better to let them take it, rather than risk being injured in a confrontation.
• If you decide to defend yourself, remember that your attacker might be stronger than you - it is often better just to shout loudly and run away!
• Shout 'fire' rather than 'help' - it can get better results.
• When out walking or jogging, don't listen to a personal stereo - you might not be able to hear someone approaching.