A MAN hid in a hedge and pounced on a woman returning from work in the early hours.
The 23-year-old screamed as she was attacked in Delves Lane, near Consett, causing her attacker to run away.
The victim, who was returning from work at a Consett food outlet, was badly shaken.
Her attacker was hiding by the main road through the village, at the entrance to the Tesco store, at about 2am, on Sunday, July 8.
He was aged between 22 and 27, with acne and chubby cheeks. He had mousey blond hair shaved at the sides.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on (01207) 504204.
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