POLICE are hunting a man who shouted sexually suggestive remarks to a woman as she walked through Hartlepool.

The woman was in the Brenda Road area, near to the B & Q store, when the man stepped into some bushes and tried to get her to follow him.

The victim was frightened by the incident at 6.40pm on May 5 and reported it to police.

The male is described as white, approximately 5ft 10ins tall, of slim build, aged in his mid to late twenties and is described as having a bald head. The male is believed to have been wearing a black Mac style jacket and black trousers.

Anyone with information should contact PC Rob Williams of Hartlepool Police on 01642-302126.