MADISON, Wis. - A woman was pulled to the ground and assaulted early Friday morning on the Capital City Trail, according to a release.

The woman reported being assaulted around 2:45 a.m. in the 1500 block of Williamson Street on the Capital City Trail, officials said.

The woman told police she was pulled to the ground, but was able to fight off her assailant. She suffered minor scrapes.

The woman told police the man didn't say anything during the attack, according to the release.

The man is described as white, in his mid- to late 20s, 6 feet tall, with a slim build and no facial hair, piercings or glasses. He was wearing a dark coat and a stocking hat.

Police said the description does not fit any other open cases along the bike path that MPD is investigating.