Appeal for information following assault on teenage girl

Officers investigating the assault of a teenage girl in Somercotes are appealing for the public’s help.

The incident took place at around 2.30am on Tuesday, 2 June, in the wooded area off Wimsey Way, Somercotes.

The 18-year-old reported to officers that a man had cycled up behind her and pushed her over and stamped on her leg.

Anyone who was in the area at the time is asked to contact Derbyshire police using any of the below methods including reference 20*278077:

• Facebook– send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
• Twitter– direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact
• Website– complete the online contact form derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.
• Phone – call us on 101.

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.