Police launch investigation after girl sexually assaulted in Wickford
It's reported to have happened in Guernsey Gardens at around 1pm on 19 March
Police are investigating a sexual assault on a teenage girl in Wickford.
It was reported a 16 year-old was walking along Guernsey Gardens at around 1pm on 19 March.
She was approached by a man who tried to speak to her and touched her inappropriately.
He is described as white, in his 40s and slim, with short brown hair, stubble, wearing a dark blue cardigan and was holding a beer can.
Detectives are investigating and the girl is being supported.
If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, you're asked to contact police.