Jogger fights back after being assaulted in Montgomery County, police say

A woman was running in Montgomery Township on Tuesday evening when she was assaulted by a man, police said.

The incident happened near Longleat and Westgate drives with the suspect fleeing toward Upper State Road, officials explained.

The man approached the jogger from behind before grabbing her arm and hitting her in the face around 5:15 p.m., according to police.

The woman fought back and the suspect ran away, officials said. She then called police after returning home.

Police sent out the K-9 unit to try and get a trail on the attacker, but due to many people being outside on a nice day the search came back inconclusive, Montgomery County Police Lt. William Peoples said.

Officials took to Facebook to say the suspect is described as a man with a thin build who stands around 6 feet tall. He is around 20 years old and was wearing a black hoodie.

If you have any information that can help with the investigation, please call the Montgomery Township Police Department Detective Division at (215) 362-2301 or by email at police@montpd.org.