Attempted Sexual Assault Reported In Sterling: Police

STERLING, VA — Police are looking for a man who tried to sexually assault a woman early Sunday morning in the area of Alberta Terrace and Edwards Terrace, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. He's described as being dark skinned, possibly Hispanic, and wearing a dark shirt and pants. The victim wasn't injured.

The woman said she was walking home from the Waterview Plaza area around 1:30 a.m. when an unknown man started following her while attempting to talk to her. He then walked in front of her and pushed her to the ground. They struggled, she punched him and he fled. (For more local news, click here to sign up for real-time news alerts. Also, like us on Facebook, and if you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app.)

Anyone with information is urged to call police at 703-777-0475.

Image via Loudoun County Sheriff's Office