Officers are investigating reports of an assault in an alley in the High Spen area
Police have launched an investigation after a girl reported being sexually assaulted by a man in Gateshead(Image: Reach PLC)
Police officers are investigating after a girl reported being sexually assaulted by a man in Gateshead. The girl, who is of secondary school age, told police that she had been walking through an alleyway between Ashtree Lane and Spen Burn in the High Spen area.
It was reported that a man had kissed and touched her inappropriately without her consent just before 6.15pm on Saturday, May 16. Police say that extensive enquiries have been carried out into the incident.
Anyone who has information about the incident can contact Northumbria Police through social media, or use the live chat or report form functions on the Force’s website.
A spokesperson said: “For those unable to contact the Force in these ways, call 101. Please quote reference number: 26000354324.”
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