Police are searching for a sex pest who pounced on a woman in Edmonton.

The man, who was eastern European, propositioned the 25-year-old for sex as she walked along Park Avenue just before 2am on September 12.

He made his approach in a blue Ford Fiesta near the junction with Park Road, near the railway bridge.

The woman fled after the man became violent when she told him to leave her alone.

Her attacker is described as around 28-years-old, with short, black curly hair and wore a dark coloured round-neck top and jeans.

Anyone with information should contact DC Julie Morland at Enfield Police Community Safety Unit on 8345 4731 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.