POLICE are appealing for information following an assault on a teenage girl in Shinfield on Monday.
At around 5.45pm, the 14-year-old girl was walking along Shinfield Road towards Shinfield Park when she was approached by a man who grabbed her arm and refused to let go.
The victim managed to free herself and fled to Shinfield Park shops. She was not harmed during the incident.
The offender is described as in his thirties, about 6ft 3ins, with distinctive facial hair in the shape of a rectangle on his chin.
He was wearing a black hoody, which was covering most of his face, and black woollen gloves.
Investigating Officer, PC Amelia Sergent, patrol officer based at Loddon Valley police station, said: “We are appealing for information from anyone that may have been in the area at the time who may be able to assist us with our investigation.
“We are particularly interested in speaking with a man with grey hair, about 40 to 50 years-old with a red backpack who we believe may have witnessed this incident.
“Anyone with information can contact me via the 24-hour Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101.”
