Efit released of man after girl was grabbed

Efit released of man after girl was grabbed

Police have released an efit following after a ten-year-old girl was grabbed from behind in Middleton.

At around 4.25pm on Thursday 21 November 2013, the girl was walking on Higher Wood Street when she was approached from behind.

He grabbed her hand and tried to drag her. She fought him off and shouted at him before he ran off in the direction of Ennerdale Road.

The girl was not hurt.

The man is described as being white, bald, in his 30s, of thin build and was wearing glasses. He wore a blue jumper, black tracksuit bottoms with white stripes down the side.

Detective Constable Dan Daly from Middleton INPT said: "Obviously members of the community will be concerned about this but we believe this is an isolated incident. Police patrols have been stepped up in the area to offer reassurance and I would advise residents to speak to their local officer should they have any worries.

"The victim managed to get a good look at the offender and has been able to help us create an efit. Do you recognise this person? Did you see him running away from the scene towards the Ennerdale Drive area? If you did, we are keen to speak to you."

Anyone with information should phone police on 0161 856 8701 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.