TWO teenagers were victims of a sexual assault in an Earley park earlier this month and police are appealing for witnesses.
The incident happened around 3pm on Friday, May 12, in Laurel Park off Marefield.
The area is a popular spot for dog walkers, nature lovers and sports fans. There is also a playground.
The girls were approached by a man thought to be Arabic and between the ages of 20 and 30. He tried to talk to them, and then grabbed one of the girls and started to touch her over her clothing.
After she shouted at him, both girls managed to escape.
Thames Valley Police said the offender is around 5ft 5ins tall, with short black hair and a long black beard, and spoke in broken English.
Investigating officer PC Danielle Scott, based at Loddon Valley police station, said: “We are investigating this sexual assault of a teenage girl by touching.
“We are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward and we are also asking anyone who lives in Lakeside and the surrounding roads who has a CCTV camera to please check their footage and get in touch if it shows anything that may be of use for our investigation.
“Anyone with information or footage can report through our online pages or call 101, quoting reference 43230207760.
“If you do not wish to speak to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
