Appeal after teenage dog walker assaulted on Ilkley Moor
The victim suffered minor injuries during the attack near to The Poetry Seat yesterday
A 16 year old girl has suffered minor injuries following an assault on Ilkley Moor yesterday afternoon.
The victim was walking her dog close to the Poetry Seat at the time of the attack, at around 4:15pm.
She didn't need hospital treatment but was left shaken up by what happened.
The suspect, described as a white adult male in scruffy clothing, ran off from the scene.
Detective Inspector Rachel McKay of West Yorkshire Police said:
“This is clearly a serious incident where a 16 year old girl has been assaulted.
“Officers are supporting the victim and her family at this time.
“We are working with the Keighley Neighbourhood Policing Team to provide reassurance in the area.
“We believe there was a lot of people in the area yesterday and are keen to speak to anyone who was in the Ilkley Moor area yesterday afternoon who may have seen this incident or the man described.”
Anyone with information is being urged to contact West Yorkshire Police on 101.
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