A MAN from Stroud has admitted sexually assaulting a woman.

Matthew Thorley, aged 31, of Cheapside, Stroud, admitted a charge of sexually touching a woman without consent.

The offence happened on June 17 last year in Stroud.

Thorley indicated a guilty plea at a hearing on May 31.

The case was adjourned for sentencing until Thursday, July 11 but was delayed due to insufficient court time.

He is due to be sentenced on Monday at Cheltenham Magistrates Court.