February 1, 2013 12.17 pm This story is over 133 months old

Police search suspect after 15-year-old girl sexually assaulted in Lincoln

Clasketgate assault: Police are appealing for information after a 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in Lincoln city centre.

Police are appealing for information after a sexual assault in the city. This incident took place at around 5pm on Clasketgate in Lincoln on January 22.

A 15-year-old girl was approached by a man in the road, pushed against a wall and touched inappropriately. He then left the scene, heading towards Monks Road.

The man is described as in his mid 30s, around 5ft 9in tall and of medium build. He had short shaven hair and was wearing a dark coloured tracksuit top and possibly jeans.

This incident took place around rush-hour and there would have been plenty of cars in the area. Lincolnshire Police say it may have appeared to be a domestic incident to passers by.

Anyone with any information is asked to call PC Simon Berger on 101, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.