A WITNESS appeal has been launched after a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a man.

Police are appealing for witnesses as part of an ongoing investigation into the incident , which happened in Lund Terrace, Ulverston, at about 4.25pm on December 3.

The offender is described as late twenties to early thirties, white, slim build, 5’7” -5’8” tall and with a short, dark- brown, full beard. He was wearing a black Nike hoodie with the hood up. The logo was in the middle of the jumper.

 A police spokesperson said: “Detectives are currently actively investigating this incident, and there will be an increased police presence in the area whilst enquiries are ongoing.

 “We would urge anyone with any information, no matter how small it may seem, to contact us.”

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact police quoting log number 140 of the 6th December.

Email: 101@cumbria.police.uk

Call: 101 or 999 in an emergency

Or call CrimeStoppers independent charity, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.