Avon and Somerset Police have launched an investigation into a serious sexual assault on 17-year-old girl on the Lower Bristol Road in Bath in the early hours of this morning.
Officers were called at around 6.30am following reports of the sexual assault near the Charlton Court student accommodation on the Lower Bristol Road.
Forensic teams spent a number of hours at the scene as part of the investigation.
Charlton Court is owned by Unite and accommodates students from Bath Spa University.
Police say they are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area around the scene of the assault at around 6.30am who may have information to help them.
It is believed officers are looking for a white male in his 20s, who was wearing a grey top and dark coloured trousers.
If you can help, call Avon and Somerset Police on 101 quoting log number 335 of 20th December 2015.