A schoolgirl saved her friend when a man attempted to grab her on the street.
The two 11-year-olds were walking near a play area in Newham, London at 8.10am on November 19 when a man approached them.
He was drinking from what appeared to be a bottle of alcohol.
The man grabbed the arm of one of the girls, and attempted to drag her away.
Her friend refused to let go of her and pulled her free of the man before they both ran away.
PC Harry Albon, who is investigating the incident, said: "Although the girls were not physically harmed, they were understandably shaken by this incident.
"At the time the girls were approached there were a number of young people on their way to school who may have seen the victims struggling to get away from the suspect.
"It is important that those people make themselves known to police and share what they saw."
Officers from North East Command Unit are attempting to identify the man seen on Woolwich Manor Way.
Police say they are working closely with the school to ensure that both staff and pupils are supported.
The suspect is described as a black male, aged around 30, 6ft tall of medium/chubby build with short dark hair and a navy blue knitted hat.
He was wearing a dark grey coat, with black jogging bottoms, black T-shirt and possibly a navy-blue gilet.
Anyone who can assist in identifying the suspect, or who saw the incident take place, is asked to contact police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 2606/19NOV.
To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers_uk.org to report online.
