A WOMAN was sexually assaulted by a ‘taxi driver’ as he drove her home through Oxford in the early morning.

The 25-year-old got into the car – which she thought was a taxi – with a man in Speedwell Street between 3am and 4am on Sunday, August 5.

The man who accompanied her for the first part of the journey got out of the car near Morrell Avenue, before the woman continued on alone with the driver, who then sexually assaulted over her clothing.

The vehicle had travelled through St Clements, Morrell Avenue, and onto Cowley Road.

The offender is a white man with olive skin, approximately 5ft 5ins, of medium build and bald. He was wearing a blue T-shirt.

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Speedwell Street, with the Oxford Magistrates' Court Entrance on the right. Picture: Google Maps

The vehicle is described as a dark-coloured five-door saloon car.

Thames Valley Police is trying to trace the male who accompanied the woman in the car Investigating officer PC Sarah Williams, based at Cowley police station, added: “I would also like to speak to anyone who saw the woman get in to the vehicle in Speedwell Street in the early hours of Sunday, August 5.

"We are working to establish whether the vehicle, which appeared to be a taxi, was indeed a taxi and are keeping an open mind.

“We are also offering support to the victim following this distressing incident.”

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the 24-hour Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101 quoting the reference 43180239217 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.