Police are appealing for information after a young woman was kicked and punched while walking her dogs in Gorleston.

The 16-year-old was walking along Brasenose Avenue with her two dogs at around 6.40pm on Monday, January 9 when a man punched and kicked her before running off. She was shocked and suffered minor injuries.

The man is described as white, of large build, around 20-years-old and was wearing black clothing.

Officers want to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen the man or the assault take place.

Call police on 101.