Police looking for a "dark-skinned" man who assaulted a woman in Lahti

The Finnish police are for a man who sexually assaulted a young adult woman on July 17th, around five o'clock, in a woodland in Lahti.

According to a release published by the Police department, the woman was walking on a trail between Savontie and Huuhkajanti when she was stopped by a man who "poorly" spoke Finnish.

"The man grabbed the woman and tried to forcefully kiss her, but she succeeded in defending herself and escape from him", explained the Police.

According to the description made by the Police, the suspect is "a dark-skinned, 20-30 years old, 170-175 centimeters tall, normal body with dark short curly hair". The investigators also know that at the moment of the assault he was wearing a dark shirt, dark trousers and a dark blue jacket with a red stripe on the sleeves.

The police has called for collaboration to find the assaulter. Any information or tips can be communicated by email to vihjeet.hame@poliisi.fi or by calling 0295 414 222.