A SEX attacker who wore gloves and a balaclava when he assaulted a woman in New Addington on New Year's Eve is being hunted by police.
The attack took place in Brierley at about 4.30pm and came five days before an incident in Caterham in which a woman was assaulted in an alleyway.
The attack occurred at about 12.45am on Saturday between Whyteleafe Road and Burntwood Lane, Caterham. The victim, a woman in her 20s, was approached by an unknown man who pulled her clothing, causing her to fall to the floor.
She managed to get up and run away to a place of safety, where the incident was reported to the police.
The suspect is described as a white man, aged in his early 20s, about 5ft 9ins tall, of slim build with broad shoulders.
He had stubble on his face and was wearing a dark-coloured hoodie with a thick white zip and dark baggy jeans which were low on the waist.
Police have not confirmed whether the two incidents are linked. Anyone with information can call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.