Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted on a grass embankment.
The attack was at the cul-de-sac end of Ayresome Green Lane, Middlesbrough, at about 4am on Saturday.
The victim, a woman in her 40s, was dragged to the ground by the attacker.
He is described as being aged 30 to 35, white, with a medium build and dark hair shaved around the ears. The man, who had a local accent, was armed with a knife.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Constable Heather Eastwood on (01652) 303126.
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