A MAN barged into a gym, ripped a woman’s clothes off and sexually assaulted her while she was doing pushups, police said.

Jonathan Anderson, 33, was arrested and charged for felony sexual battery and assault with intent to forcibly have oral sex after allegedly attacking the woman while she was in a workout class on Monday.

The woman was doing pushups alongside others during an evening gym class at a 24 Hour Fitness in California, when Anderson barged in and forced her to the ground, police said in a statement.

The 6-foot-1, 255 pound man allegedly aggressively held her to the ground, pulled down her clothing, and attempted to sexually assault her.

Fremont police said as the woman screamed for help, another gym-goer immediately came to assist.

“The Good Samaritan pushed Anderson off the victim and stood between the two in an effort to stop any further assault,” police said.

Police say the Good Samaritan followed the alleged attacker to the front of the gym, where employees halted Anderson and held him until police arrived.

Anderson was then arrested and charged.

Police recovered security footage at the gym and interviewed other witnesses to the alleged attack.

Anderson later confessed to the attack in detail, police said.

Fremont Police are now searching for any other victims who may have had contact with Anderson, and encourage them to come forward.

Police Lieutenant Michael Tegner thanked the Good Samaritan for intervening in the attack and helping the woman.

“The Fremont Police Department wishes to thank the Good Samaritan for intervening in the attack,” Tegner said in a statement.

“Their quick action stopped this horrendous assault and aided in the suspect’s quick arrest. It took bravery and courage to intervene.”

Police said further information about the victim is “being withheld due to the confidential nature of this crime.”

Upon searching his records, police found Anderson was on probation for two convictions: a D.U.I. and a grand theft charge.

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