A THUG has admitted attacking a woman down an alleyway.

Appearing at Oxford Crown Court today Matthew Ford, of no fixed abode, admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm in Church Lane, Wallingford.

The 45-year old assaulted the woman on September 1 last year causing a laceration above her left eye that required stitches.

Ford was released on police bail after the matter was adjourned today while reports are prepared.

He will be sentenced at the same court on Thursday.