A woman was assaulted by a man who was hiding in a bush, Waterloo Regional Police say.

The alleged attack happened around 9 p.m. Monday on Bricker Avenue in Waterloo.

Police say the man pushed the woman’s head against a building, then released her when she began to scream.

The 21-year-old woman received cuts and bruises to her face.

The suspect was last seen running down Clayfield Avenue in the direction of Ezra Avenue.

He is described as white and six feet tall, and was wearing a dark hoodie and dark pants.