Police Appeal for Help over Sex Attack on 12 Year-old Girl
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information in connection with a sexual assault that took place at Fulham's Clem Attlee Court.
Police say at approximately 7.30pm on Monday November 14, a 12 -year-old girl was walking outside Jim Griffiths House in Clem Attlee Court when she was approached by a man trying to engage her into conversation.
The girl ignored the man and ran into an arch underneath Jim Griffiths House. The man followed her then pulled down her tracksuit bottoms and underwear. He also pulled down his jeans and boxer shorts, at which point an unknown boy intervened and assisted the victim then walked the girl home.
The suspect is described as a 56 year-old black man with receding hair, medium build, approx six feet tall, wearing a black Mac and dark blue jeans and speaking with an English accent.
Police are also urging the boy who intervened to contact them. He is described as at 15 year-old boy, mixed race with black curly hair, wearing a black puffa jacket which is woolly on the sleeves.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Constable Bill Earlie based in the Sapphire Unit at Fulham Police Station on 0208 246 2306.
Alternatively if you wish to remain anonymous call crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
November 23, 2011
