A WOMAN who has been accosting male dog walkers and offering them sex is being hunted by police.

A man on an evening stroll along York's Water Lane, on Sunday evening, was approached by a woman in her 30s, who seemed friendly. She warned him not to continue along the path as it was flooded.

However, after introducing herself as Jane, she asked him if he "liked fun" and if he would like to have sex in the bushes.

The man tried to make his excuses and leave, but the woman was insistent, holding his arm until he shook himself free and walked away quickly.

Later, he went to the police station to report the incident, prompting officers to appeal for help from anyone else who may have seen the woman in the area at the time.

Another man has since contacted York police, saying he was approached a few days earlier by a woman fitting the same description, who had offered him sex.

"If it was an isolated incident, it would not seem too bad but, when there is a pattern developing then we have to intervene," said a police spokeswoman last night.

"We will be making an effort to trace this woman so we can speak to her about her behaviour."

The woman that police want to trace has mousey brown hair cut in a bob and wears glasses with heavy black frames. She has a spotty complexion, and was wearing a blue-and-white tracksuit. She may have a small dog with her.

"The 'victim' who reported her to us was not particularly shaken by his ordeal - but thought we should know what had happened," said the police spokeswoman.

"We would still welcome hearing from anyone else who has information which may help with the inquiry."

Anyone who has been approached by the woman, or who may know her identity, is asked to contact the police on (01904) 631321.