Teenager sexually assaulted near Brandon
The 17 year old was approached by a group of males who made inappropriate, sexually explicit comments
Suffolk Police are investigating after a teenager was sexually assaulted near Brandon.
The force say the incident happened at around 2pm on the 1st of May at St Helen's Picnic Site in Santon Downham.
A 17-year-old girl was by the river with a friend when she was reportedly approached by a group of males who made inappropriate, sexually explicit comments. One of the males is then said to have slapped the victim on the bottom, before attempting to grab her bikini top.
The group were approximately eight males, two of whom are described as being aged in their 20s while the others were described as being between 14 and 16 years’ old. The offending male is described as being around14 years’ old, with dirty blonde hair and was wearing blue swim shorts and black trainers.
The victim was shaken by the incident but otherwise unharmed.
PC Robert Kindred said: “Behaviour such as this constitutes sexual harassment. Touching someone in that manner is illegal and is never appropriate.
"Sexual comments, even if intended as a joke or banter, can be deeply distressing.
"Women and girls deserve to feel safe and respected, and free from harassment of this nature.”