Police hunt suspect after girl, 11, sexually assaulted near playground

Police hunt suspect after girl, 11, sexually assaulted near playground Police are searching for a suspect after an 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted near a playground in Bath on Wednesday Police are searching for a suspect after an 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted near a playground in Bath. Avon and Somerset Police said the incident occurred in a wooded area close to the Clarks Way playground in Odd Down on Wednesday. Officers said the suspect was described as a white man with a "distinctive" neck tattoo, aged approximately in his 30s or 40s. He was said to be wearing a T-shirt, shorts and a cap at the time. Det Insp Hannah Marsh said: "This is an incredibly serious incident and a significant amount of resources are in place to support our investigation and we are prioritising efforts to identify the offender. “I would urge anyone who saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area around the time of the incident, or anyone who matches the description provided, to contact us." Avon and Somerset Police are have deployed extra patrols and are currently conducting house-to-house enquiries, while CCTV footage will continue be be reviewed while the investigation takes place. Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call 101, quoting reference number 5226174542. This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.