Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident involving a teenager who was walking home on St Paul’s Drive, Covingham, on Saturday 19th March.
It is reported that at approximately 8.30pm, the 15-year-old girl was walking along the road when an unknown person has attempted to take hold of her arm and pull her backwards.
Fortunately, the girl was able to run away to safety and was not injured although she was shaken up.
The suspect is described as approximately 5 foot 8 inches tall, muscular build, wearing all black clothing, including black, cotton gloves.
A police spokesperson said ‘We’d like to speak to anyone who may have been in the area and seen a person acting suspiciously or witnessed this incident.
‘Our investigation is ongoing and have increased patrols in the area to reassure the local community as well as engaging with the local schools to provide safeguarding advice to pupils and parents.
‘We are currently treating this as an isolated incident. If anyone has experienced a similar incident in this area, we urge them to call us immediately.’
Please call police on 101 and quote crime reference number 54220028986.
