'It could've been a lot worse': Shocked Ashley James reveals she was sexually assaulted in emotional Twitter post... as she admits to boldly running her attacker down
Ashley James has urged victims of sexual abuse to come forward after revealing she was assaulted in London on Friday night.
The former Made in Chelsea star made the admission on Twitter on Monday, before admitting that she chased her attacker down after he attempted to grapple her.
Assuring fans she wasn't harmed, she wrote on the social networking site: 'On Friday I was sexually assaulted on the way home.
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Brave: The former Made in Chelsea star made the admission on Twitter on Monday, before admitting that she chased her attacker down after he attempted to grapple herTerrified: Ashley James has urged victims of sexual abuse to come forward after revealing she was assaulted in London on Friday night
'Luckily I'm OK, however my @LouboutinWorld aren't as I chased the f****r down and broke the heels. Does anyone know about a repair service? Do they offer one?'
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The TV personality then announced that the man in question had been caught by police the following day.
Ashley then encouraged other victims of sexual assault to report it.
Brave: The former Made in Chelsea star made the admission on Twitter on Monday, before admitting that she chased her attacker down after he attempted to grapple her
Candid: Ashley shared the news with her fans on the social networking site
'If similar incidents ever happen to any of you make sure to report it as the next attack could be worse or to someone more vulnerable.
'Like I said, it was a shock at the time but could've been a lot worse.'
Fans quickly inundated the model with words of support following her horrific ordeal.
Words of wisdom: Ashley has encouraged other victims of sexual assault to report it
Ashley has given no further information regarding her attack on social media, though re-tweeted a cryptic post on Sunday evening.
It read: 'No reason why a Man should want to degrade a Woman. Come on, fix up. The Ladies made us.'
MailOnline has contacted Ashley's representative for comment.
Silent: Ashley has given no further information regarding her attack on social media, though re-tweeted a cryptic post on Sunday evening
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