A 10-year-old girl was reportedly lured to an allotment by a group of teenage boys who allegedly sexually assaulted her by attempting to force her clothes off while kissing her.
Police are now hunting for the trio who are said to have launched the attack at around 5pm on Sunday, June 15, at the allotments near Selby Canal, Yorkshire.
They say the boys are white with non-local accents and are believed to all be around 13 years old.
One is described as having ‘short ginger hair’ while the second has ‘short blonde gelled hair’ and the third has ‘dark gelled hair’.
They are believed to have been hanging around the canal prior to the incident and were all wearing sports-style clothing.
After the teenagers reportedly kissed and tried to remove the girl’s clothing, she quickly fled the area.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: ‘We’re appealing for information to help identify the boys who are described as white, with non-local accents.
‘One of the suspects is described as having short ginger hair, the second suspect has short blonde gelled hair and the third had black/dark gelled hair.
‘All of the suspects were wearing sports type clothing and are believed to have been near the canal prior to the incident.’
Anyone with information, including the identity of the suspects is urged to email Nicola.Knowles@northyorkshire.police.uk.
Alternatively, North Yorkshire Police can be called on 101 where Nicola Knowles can be contacted.
Crimestoppers can also be reached anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or by using their website.
Reference number ‘12250108245’ should be quoted when passing on information.
