A woman was robbed and sexually assaulted by an attacker who 'walked off' in broad daylight.

Police were called at about 3pm yesterday, January 16, to a report of a woman in her 30s being robbed and sexually assaulted in Picardy Street in Belvedere.

Police are looking for a black man, believed to be between 20 to 25 years old, who is believed to have pushed the woman into a bush and demanded money.

A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: "He sexually assaulted the victim before he walked off towards Picardy Road."

No arrests have been made, and police are appealing for witnesses about what happened.

If you have any information about the attack contact 101 or to give information anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.