A YOUNG girl was touched on the shoulder by a man in a Bournemouth park before he made inappropriate comments towards her.

The 12-year-old girl was riding her bike home from school at Redhill Park when a man approached her.

It is reported the man held the wheel of the bike, preventing her from riding away.

He then touched her shoulder and made inappropriate comments towards her during the incident at 4.30pm on Monday, October 2.

The man is described as average build and bald, with a brown moustache and sleeve tattoos on both arms.

It is reported he spoke with an eastern European accent and was wearing an unbranded, short-sleeved black hooded top, blue jeans, and white wired headphones.

Police are urging any witnesses to contact them as part of their investigation.

Sergeant Hayley Lyne, of Bournemouth police, said: “We have now obtained further details on this incident from the victim, who understandably found it distressing and we are keen to identify the man involved so we can take appropriate action.

“I would urge anyone who witnessed what happened, or who has any information relating to the man’s identity, to please contact us.”

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230156559.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.