UPDATE: A 16 year old boy has been arrested.
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West Midlands Police are appealing for help to find a teenage boy after a 6 year old girl was sexually assaulted in a Bournville park yesterday (Saturday 18th September).
The incident happened at around midday at Rowheath Park in Heath Road. The girl was playing on the playground with her family when she was reportedly lured into a nearby wooded area by a boy and it is believed she was sexually assaulted.
She reported the incident to her mother shortly afterwards as they travelled home and police were then informed.
Based on the report, police confirmed the incident is being investigated as a sexual assault. Officers are looking in to the circumstances and are keen to find the boy who is described as:
- Possibly between 12-16 years old,
- blonde hair,
- wearing a blue jacket and jeans.
Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen this boy in the area yesterday.
An full investigation is underway, including forensics, a trawl of nearby CCTV and we’re speaking to people in the area. We’re increasing patrols to offer reassurance.
Detective Inspector Matt Stone, from WMP’s public protection unit, said: “Fortunately awful incidents like this are extremely rare.
“We’re supporting the young girl and her family and have sought their permission to share what has happened today as we urgently need to find the boy involved.
“While we do not wish to alarm local people or anyone visiting the park, we wish for people to be aware and alert, and tell us anything which may assist our investigation.
“The circumstances in which the boy approached the little girl are extremely unusual and we’re doing all we can to find out who he is.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands Police on Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk (8am – midnight) or to call 101 any time. Please quote crime number 20/749042/21.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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