Teenager sexually assaulted in Castleford

    Police are appealing for information following a sexual assault on a 16-year-old girl in Castleford town centre on Saturday, 10 June.  

    The incident occurred at around 7.00pm at the nature garden, near to William Street and Lock Lane.  

    The victim had been walking through the garden when she was approached by a man who sexually assaulted her.  

    The suspect is described as white, in his early 30s, with light stubble and short dark brown or black hair. He is described as wearing a black top with white stripes down the sleeves, similar in design to an Adidas top.

    He spoke with a local accent and was carrying a blue, plastic carrier bag. 

    The suspect also had a small black dog, possibly a Staffordshire bull terrier, which had a ginger/brown patch on its back and a pink collar.

    Police are urging anyone who may recognise the description to get in touch.

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