Thames Valley Police are hunting a man after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted in a park.

The incident happened at around 8.30pm on Friday (December 2) on Langel Common which leads to Church Lane.

The victim, a girl in her teens, was walking along a path on the common, coming from the direction of the town centre.

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An unknown man followed her and touched the girl inappropriately over her clothing.

The offender is described as a white man, in his mid-twenties to early-thirties.

He is of stocky build, and has a brown beard and hair.

He was wearing a grey tracksuit with the hood up and a black coat.

Investigating officer, PC Tom Anderson, based at Witney police station, said: “I am appealing for any witnesses to this incident to please get in touch.

“We believe a man and a woman, who could be potential witnesses, were walking around 30 seconds ahead of the victim. Then around 30 seconds after the assault, a woman was seen walking in the same direction and may have also heard a shout or witnessed the offence.

“You can contact us with any information by either making a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43220543644.

“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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This story was written by Sophie Perry. She joined the team in 2021 as a digital reporter.

You can get in touch with her by emailing: sophie.perry@newsquest.co.uk

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