A YOUNG girl has been sexually assaulted by a man who walked past her in Reading.
Police are hunting the man after the incident which happened about 3pm on Friday (Jan 29) in Hemdean Road near Caversham Primary School.
The force said two girls under the age of 13 were walking along the road when they were approached by a man.
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The man touched one of the girls inappropriately over her clothing as he walked past them.
Officers described the man as white, in his twenties and with a slim build. He had shaggy brown hair and a bushy beard and was wearing a baggy grey or blue top.
Hemdean Road assault
It happened near to Caversham Primary School
Investigating officer PC Mark Ferrey, based at Reading police station said: “We are doing all we can to investigate this incident thoroughly, and you may have noticed an increased police presence in the area recently.
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“This is being treated as an isolated incident and has not been linked to any other incidents, nor is there believed to be a wider risk to the public.
“I am appealing for any witnesses of this incident or anyone who saw a man matching this description in the area at the time to please get in touch."
If you have any details call police on 101 reference 43210039975
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