12 year old girl assaulted in Stroud

Police have released an e-fit of a man they want to speak to.

Author: Chris TatePublished 29th May 2024

Police have released an e-fit of a man they want to speak to after a 12 year-old girl was assaulted in Stroud.

It happened in Chalford around 4.15pm on Monday 13th May - when a man grabbed the victim before pushing her into some bushes and pinning her to the floor.

The girl was shaken but not injured - anyone with information is being urged to contact officers.

The man is described as being white with a slim, athletic build, aged between 18 and 25 with a round face and short fair hair.

Police say at the time of the incident he was wearing a white or light grey jumper, black shorts, long socks and trainers.

Officers are requesting anyone who has any information, relevant CCTV or doorbell footage, to contact them quoting incident 436 of 13 May.