CCTV released after schoolgirl sexually attacked in Black Country
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 15-year-old was sexually assaulted in Dudley.
Last updated 29th Jan 2024
Police have released CCTV footage of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a sexual assault on a schoolgirl in Dudley.
The 15-year-old was left shaken after being attacked on Tower Street near the Old Priory Pub on Tuesday (16 Jan) as she walked home from school. It was about 3:20pm.
A man around 40 approached the girl before sexually assaulting her as he ran past. He then followed her until she was helped away from him by two women.
Police would also like to identify the women who helped her.
You can see the CCTV footage here.
Det Insp Alison Bridgewater, from our Public Protection Unit, said: "This was an appalling attack on a young girl as she walked through a busy town centre in the middle of the afternoon.
"Thankfully, she's not been physically harmed but we are offering her support as we work hard to identify her attacker.
"The CCTV shows lots of people around, including a number of men in fluorescent jackets. We are trying to identify them, but would urge anyone who recognises themselves in the footage to get in touch so that we can establish if they saw anything.
"Two women comforted the girl after her ordeal, and we're yet to speak to them, so I'd also really like to hear from them."
The suspect was white, skinny, and of medium build. He was around 40 years old, 5ft 10ins tall, with a beard, black tracksuit and gloves, a camouflage backpack, work boots and a hood up.
Get in touch with West Midlands Police via Live Chat or 101, quoting 20/152587/24. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.