Frightened Bray residents are appealing for information after a young girl was allegedly attacked by a creepy stalker on a bike in a quiet estate.
A 13-year-old girl was targeted and followed by a man from the main town centre for a 15 minute stroll down to the Sidmonton Road area.
It was there that the cycling gear-clad lurker made his move, attacking the defenceless young girl.
And a concerned friend of the mother of the victim, has taken to a local forum on Facebook to desperately appeal for anyone who spotted the incident.
The post read: "My friends 13-year-old daughter was as assaulted today at approximately 12:50 beside the Sidmonton Park.
"If anyone in the area has CCTV please let me know.
"Description of man: 25-35 years old, cyclist on bike that stopped. Followed girl from town directed towards Sidmonton Park.
"Wearing cycling gear, yellow jacket with light coloured stripe, black cycling leggings, black sunglasses, black/dark grey cycling helmet, grey/light colored bike. Light colour skin on face with strong red tone in cheeks.
"Please help identify this man... following and targeting young girls."
A number of helpful locals did comment that some establishments in the area, including nursing homes, carry good CCTV which could assist in catching the blood-curdling attacker.
Dublin Live have contacted An Garda Siochana about the incident.
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