Police hunt sex attacker who assaulted girl, 16, in Sheffield

A manhunt is underway after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted by a stranger as she walked through Sheffield.
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Police today issued this e-fit following the attack which happened in Hillsborough.

The 16-year-old victim was reportedly walking along Langsett Road on Friday, August 13, at around 4pm, when she was approached by an unknown man.

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As she carried on walking, the man put his hands up the back of her top, grabbing her, but she turned around and managed to push him away before he left the scene.

Police have issued this e-fit after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted while walking through Hillsborough, SheffieldPolice have issued this e-fit after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted while walking through Hillsborough, Sheffield
Police have issued this e-fit after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted while walking through Hillsborough, Sheffield

Officers have worked with the girl to produce this e-fit image and they want to hear from anyone who recognises the man pictured.

He is described as being in his early 20s and of skinny build, with light brown hair and stubble, and notably uneven teeth, possibly with several missing.Anyone who can help is asked to call police on 101, quoting incident number 768 of August 13.