Sexual assault on teenager in Phoenix Park in Thurnscoe

The incident took place in Phoenix Park in Thurnscoe at 6pm on June 22.

A man approached a teenage girl in the park before making “inappropriate comments” to her, a spokesperson said.

“He then sexually assaulted the girl over her clothing,” they added.

“The victim was able to run away from the man before alerting her family who contacted the police.

“Officers worked with the victim to provide support and have produced an E-fit image of a man they would like to identify as part of the ongoing investigation.”

The suspect is described as white, aged between 25 and 30, around 5ft 7ins tall with brown hair.

He was wearing a burgundy jumper and grey shorts, and is believed to have left the park on a bicycle.

A spokesperson for SYP said information could be given by life chat or on 101, quoting incident number 821 of June 22.

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