Man charged after woman attacked while out jogging

A WOMAN who was attacked while out jogging hid in brambles to escape.

She was running in Tanners Lane, Chalkhouse Green, at 8am on Sunday when she was passed by a man on a skateboard.

A few moments later he grabbed and assaulted her.

The victim, who is in her twenties, managed to escape and hid in the brambles until summoning help from a passer-by.

She received treatment from a paramedic and later her GP.

Police are appealing for a male cyclist who passed the victim shortly before the attack to contact them as he may have seen the attacker.

Anyone with information should call Thames Valley Police on 101 and quote reference 400 (23/7/2017).

• Callum Mcphee, 28, of Chalkhouse Green Road, Kidmore End, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged with attempted murder. He was remanded in custody to appear at Oxford Crown Court on August 25.