Schoolgirl, 11, is sexually assaulted in street in broad daylight as police launch hunt for attacker

Schoolgirl, 11, is sexually assaulted in street in broad daylight as police launch hunt for attacker

  • Schoolgirl was attacked in Tipton, West Midlands, at around 3.45pm on Tuesday
  • Officers arrested a man on suspicion of being involved but he was later released
  • Youngster now being offered specialist support as police appeal for information

An 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a street in broad daylight as police launch a hunt for her attacker.   

The schoolgirl was approached on New Road in Tipton, West Midlands, at around 3.45pm on Tuesday. 

Officers arrested a man on suspicion of being involved in the assault but he was later released with no further action. 

The youngster is now being offered specialist support as police appeal for information. 

An 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on New Road (pictured) in Tipton in broad daylight as police launch a hunt for her attacker 

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: ‘We’re investigating after an 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in New Road, Tipton, at around 3.45pm on Tuesday (March 30).

‘The attacker fled and we’re continuing our enquiries to identify him.

‘A man was arrested on suspicion of being involved in the assault but following further investigations he is not believed to be responsible. 

‘He has since been released with no further action.

The schoolgirl was approached in Tipton  (pictured), West Midlands, at around 3.45pm on Tuesday

The schoolgirl was approached in Tipton  (pictured), West Midlands, at around 3.45pm on Tuesday 

‘We understand how traumatic this was for the schoolgirl and have offered her specialist support.’ 

Anyone with information is urged to call West Midlands Police on 101, quoting incident number 20SW/90889G/21.

Alternatively, witnesses can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.