Officers hunting a man after a schoolgirl was sexually assaulted in Gateshead have released an image of a man they are wanting to speak to. Police received a report that a girl had been sexually assaulted by a man – who she did not know - whilst she was walking through an alleyway between Ashtree Lane and Spen Burn in the High Spen area.
She says the man kissed her before touched her inappropriately, without her consent. The offence is alleged to have taken place just before 6.15pm on Saturday May 16. An investigation has been launched and the girl – who is of secondary-school age – is being supported by officers.
Appeal for Information
Extensive enquiries have been carried out and on Tuesday officers released an image of man they would like to speak. He was in the area at the time and detectives say he may have information which could assist our enquiries.
The man, or anyone who knows him, should send a direct message to Northumbria Police on social media, or use the live chat or report form functions on the Force’s website. For those unable to contact the Force in these ways, call 101.
