Eight-year-old girl assaulted in Hartlepool

Police are appealing for information after and eight-year-old girl was assaulted in the town.
Schoolgirl assaulted in Hartlepool.Schoolgirl assaulted in Hartlepool.
Schoolgirl assaulted in Hartlepool.

Officers say the youngster was in Westland Avenue at about 4pm on Thursday, July 7, when the incident happened.

A male youth approached the girl and demanded money from her and then pushed her off her bike.

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The male is described as a white teenager and he is around 5ft 8ins tall, of skinny build, with short dark hair. He was wearing a grey jogging top and trousers and was riding a black BMX style bike.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect or the incident is asked to contact PC Becky Alderson on the 101 non-emergency number. Information can also be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.