Police are searching for a man after a report he attacked a woman in Cirencester this afternoon.
The incident happened in City Bank Park around 2pm and it is believed he was in possession of a knife.
Officers are searching for him with assistance from the National Police Air Service (NPAS).
A woman has been injured and is being assessed by paramedics. At this time her injuries are not believed to be serious.
The offender is described as being of a slim build and around 5ft11ins – 6ft tall.
He is wearing a black puffer jacket, with a covering across his face and black gloves.
It is believed those involved are not known to each other.
Police have also received a report a man followed a woman at around 1pm today near to Tesco Express on Chesterton Lane.
The description given of the suspect in this incident is similar.
There will be extra patrols taking place in the area while searches for the offender continue.
Anyone who has seen someone matching this description is asked to call police on 999 and quote incident 194 of 1 February.
You can also provide non-urgent information online by completing the following form and quoting incident 194 of 1 February: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
Did you know you can report information anonymously through the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers? Reporting is completely anonymous and you may be eligible for a reward of up to £1000. You can call 0800 555 111 or report information online. More information can be found here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously