A WOMAN was left battered in a horrific attack by a man who tried to sexually assault her before stealing her bag and phone.
The victim, in her 40s, was left on the pavement suffering from multiple injuries following the sickening assault in Bristol in the early hours of Thursday.
Members of the public found the woman near Stapleton Road, in Eastville, at around 5.40am and called police.
Cops raced to the scene after the chilling report was made and were directed to the victim.
She told responding officers she had been beaten by a man who attempted to sexually assault her.
The sicko also allegedly stole her black tote bag, which contained a purple mobile phone and cash.
Cops say the woman was taken to hospital for treatment to her injuries but has since been discharged.
The force added that they would take her full account when she is ready.
Officers put a cordon up while they carried out initial enquiries.
Cops say the suspect is described as a white man.
They added that he is aged between 20 and 30.
He was wearing a red T-shirt and a black jacket, along with jeans or joggers.
Cops are now appealing for help from the public to assist with their search to find the attacker.
They are calling on any possible witnesses, or anybody with dashcam footage or any information that could help track down the attacker.
Anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything suspicious is urged to come forward.