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Witnesses sought after sexual assault
Police are appealing for witnesses after a girl was sexually assaulted in North Ormesby, Middlesbrough.
The incident took place between 6.40pm and 7pm on Sunday 7th September as a 15-year-old girl made her way along Kings Road, turning left onto Henry Street. The girl entered Henry Street play park when she was approached be a man, who grabbed her buttocks before being disturbed by members of the public. He then made off on foot in the direction of Longlands Road.
The man is described as a white male, aged in his twenties, of skinny build with a pale complexion, around 5ft 8” tall and with black hair and a moustache. He was wearing a grey hooded jumper, dark blue tracksuit bottoms and black trainers.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is asked to contact PC Daniel Allan on the non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
