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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lydia Smith

Claygate sex attack: 10-year-old girl fights off man in Surrey woodland

A ten-year-old girl managed to fight off a man who assaulted her in a wooded area in Surrey.

The girl was attacked by a man near Foxwarren near Claygate at between 6pm and 6.30pm on Thursday 17 August.

The victim managed to kick the man, who was then seen running along Stevens Lane in Claygate, towards Woodstock Lane and Chessington.

Surrey Police are looking for an Asian man of stocky build and around 6ft 1in tall in connection with the attack. He is thought to be aged between 40 and 45.

The suspect has been described as having collar-length black hair and a black beard. He was wearing a grey or white t-shirt and blue jogging bottoms, possibly with a Chelsea Football Club logo.

Detective Constable Helen Flower said: “I’d like to reassure the community that we’re making every effort to identify this man as quickly as we can.

“We have stepped up our presence in the area to provide reassurance and our specialist officers are working closely with the girl to support her.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference 45170090450. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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