POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 17-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in a car park.

At about 11.30pm on Friday, the victim was walking along South Street, Banbury when a black Volkswagen car approached her and a man offered her a lift home.

When she declined, she was told to get in the car.

The offender then parked beside the Mace store in George Street, before driving to the Water Works Road car park where the victim was sexually assaulted.

The offender then drove the victim to the train station where she got out the car.

She did not sustain any injuries.

The offender is described as approximately 5ft7, of slim build and aged in his thirties.

He had dark blonde hair with a skin fade on the sides, straight and longer hair on the front, and blonde stubble.

The girl believed he had an Eastern European accent and was wearing a dark T-shirt and light grey jogging bottoms.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Mike Earle, based at Banbury police station, said: “Thames Valley Police takes any form of violence against women and girls extremely seriously, and we are investigating this report of sexual assault thoroughly.

“If you witnessed this incident or have any information about what happened please contact us.

“We are specifically appealing for anyone with dash cam footage that may have been driving by Banbury train station at around 11.50pm on Friday.

“Please call police on 101 and quote reference number 43210329261.

“Alternatively, you can make a report online or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 and via their website.”