Teenager, 17, assaulted in town

Residents rescued a teenage girl after she was grabbed by a sex attacker in Swindon.

The 17-year-old was assaulted after she got off the 14 bus in Eldene Drive, near Overbrook, at 2310 BST on Saturday.

Her assailant tried to talk to the girl before pushing her to the ground and forcing her into bushes.

Nearby residents were alerted by screams and the offender was chased off up Eldene Drive.

He is described as about six feet tall, of large build with short dark hair and a goatee beard.