Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to after a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted.
Police received reports that some time between 11pm and 11.15pm an unknown man riding an electric scooter approached a 16-year-old girl. It was reported the man then got off his scooter before sexually assaulting her and then pushing her to the floor.
The man then fled the scene on the scooter. The victim is now being supported by specialist officers as detectives appeal for help identifying a man they wish to speak to relating to the incident, which happened along Rhodes Street, Orford, Warrington on Sunday, December 29.
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They also want to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed something relevant to their investigation.
Detective sergeant Maggie Cassidy of Cheshire Police said: "I understand that this incident may be concerning to the local community, and I want to reassure all those in the area that we are doing everything we can establish exactly what has happened.
"As part of our investigation, we are keen to speak to the man in the image and urge him or anyone who recognises him to get in touch.
"We are also appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and believes they may have witnessed the incident."
Anyone with any information in relation to the incident is asked to call Cheshire Police on 101 or visit their website to provide information quoting IML 1445468. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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