Boston police are investigating a report of a sexual assault in Allston-Brighton early Sunday morning.Officers responded to the area of Pratt and Ashford streets at about 1:25 a.m., where a female victim told police she was approached from behind by a man and sexually assaulted.The woman said she screamed and the man attempted to put his hand over her mouth, injuring his hand as a result, according to police. The man then fled on Ashford Street in an unknown direction.Police say they are looking for a white male in his mid 20s, medium build, a buzz cut hair style and 5 feet 10 inches tall.Anyone with information is asked to call police.

Boston police are investigating a report of a sexual assault in Allston-Brighton early Sunday morning.

Officers responded to the area of Pratt and Ashford streets at about 1:25 a.m., where a female victim told police she was approached from behind by a man and sexually assaulted.


The woman said she screamed and the man attempted to put his hand over her mouth, injuring his hand as a result, according to police. The man then fled on Ashford Street in an unknown direction.

Police say they are looking for a white male in his mid 20s, medium build, a buzz cut hair style and 5 feet 10 inches tall.

Anyone with information is asked to call police.