Police have launched a manhunt after a serious sex attack in Wilmslow on a woman left ‘deeply traumatised’.

The victim was assaulted in a wooded area between to the A34 Maclean Way and Alveston Drive at around 2.15pm on Wednesday December 9.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 20’s, very slim and around 5ft 7ins tall. He had short brown hair and bright blue eyes. He was wearing a dark blue tracksuit top with lots of pockets, skinny tight dark blue jeans and dark blue trainers.

DI Adam Waller said: “This crime is not thought to be connected to any other crimes in the area, the victim, although unhurt will have been deeply traumatised by the experience and she is receiving support for this.

“Whilst crimes such as this are extremely rare I would urge members of the public to be vigilant and mindful of walking alone in secluded areas and to report anything suspicious to the Police.”

Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 140 of 9 December 2015.

Alternatively information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.