At around 5pm on Saturday (17/1), the victim, a girl in her teens, was walking when she was approached by a man asking for directions when he inappropriately touched her in the redway near Phoenix Drive, Leadenhall. 

The victim subsequently shouted which alerted a female from a nearby property who went to help. 

The offender is described as a black man, aged in his late teens, of medium build, with a short afro and, a slight moustache. He was wearing black skinny jeans, a black jacket and red trainers. 

Investigating officer, Police Constable Bethan Paterson said: “I am appealing to anybody who may witnessed this incident or has information that could assist in our investigation to contact Thames Valley Police. 

“I am also appealing to the female who went to help the victim to come forward as we believe you may be able to assist our investigation. 

“Anyone with information can call 101 or make a report online via our website, quoting reference number 43260026558. 

“If you do not wish to speak to the police directly, you can call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or contact it via its website.”