Cheshire Police detectives are investigating a report of a serious sexual assault, which took place in the West End of Crewe.

Sometime between 5:18pm and 5:30pm on Tuesday 19 September, a 13-year-old girl was walking along Underwood Lane alleyway, running adjacent to Dutton Way, when she was approached from behind by a male aged around 17 to 18 years old who sexually assaulted her.

The male is described as white, with tanned skin, around 5' 10" tall with short brown hair.

The 13-year-old girl was sexually assualted by a male, around 17 to 18 years old, off Underwood Lane (Nub News).

He was wearing a black Nike Tech tracksuit and a balaclava round his neck, which he pulled up over his face.

DI Georgie Jones said: "I understand this will cause a lot of concern in the community.

"I want to reassure residents that we are doing everything we can to identify the person responsible.

"We also have extra officers on patrol in the area to address any concerns and are visiting the local schools to provide reassurance and advice.

"Officers are carrying out house to house enquiries and checking CCTV and doorbell cameras to identify the suspect, and the victim and her family are being supported by specialist officers.

The male is described as white, with tanned skin, around 5' 10 inches tall with short brown hair (Cheshire Police).

"I would urge anyone who has information and has not yet spoken to police to contact us."

Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101, or via the website, quoting IML 1649607.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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