A PENSIONER has been sexually assaulted in her home by a teenage intruder.
Police hunting the attacker, who was aged between 15 and 17, described the assault as "sickening".
The burglar forced his way into the 79-year-old's home in Hardwick, Stockton, at 3pm on Tuesday, attacking the woman in the hallway.
She was described last night as being in poor health.
Detective Constable Tariq Ali said: "This was a cowardly, sickening attack on a defenceless elderly woman in her own home. He needs to be stopped before he attacks again."
The attacker was white, with a skinny build, cropped mousy brown hair, and was wearing a blue or grey nylon quilted jacket.
Anyone with information can call Det Con Ali on (01642) 302226 or (01642) 302240
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