A MAN approached a teenage girl sitting on the kerb and sexually assaulted her, prompting a police investigation.

Officers have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to following the incident at around 8.20pm on Sunday, June 26 in Blandford.

A 14-year-old girl was sitting on the kerb outside of the Spar store in Market Place when a man approached and touched her inappropriately over her clothing.

A woman who was in a nearby van came out of the vehicle and challenged the man, who then left the scene along Church Lane.

Police Constable Richard Cooke, of North Dorset police, said: “We are investigating this incident and have obtained CCTV images of a man we would like to speak to as part of our enquiries.

“I would urge anyone with information relating to this man’s identity to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220105479.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.