Girl, 12, injured during assault in Beaconsfield

A 12 year old girl was injured during an assault in Beaconsfield on the morning of Thursday 13th October 2016.

On Thursday 13th October 2016, at around 8.10am, the girl was walking along Minerva Way towards Beaconsfield town centre. She was wearing a black waterproof coat with a fur-lined hood, black skirt, black tights and was carrying a white patent patchwork bag with a gold logo.

She went to assist a man in woodland near to Wilton Park and was then physically assaulted by the man.

The girl was taken to hospital for treatment for minor injuries and has been kept in for overnight observation.

The offender is described as a white man, 5 ft 9ins, normal build carrying slight weight, wearing all black clothing. He had a bald head.

Investigating Officer, Det Insp, Jason Simpson of Force CID, said: ‘We are appealing for information in connection with this assault.

If anyone has seen a man matching the description in the vicinity of Wilton Park then please do get in touch.

We are also asking for anyone who saw a girl matching the description in Minerva Way to also come forward.

At this stage we are not linking this investigation to any other however we are keeping an open mind.

If you do have information please call the Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101, quoting the reference 562 13/10/16.‘

Supt Yvette Hitch LPA Commander for Chiltern and South Bucks, said: ‘We are increasing patrols in the area in light of this worrying incident in which a girl has been assaulted.

We are working with local schools at this time to provide support to them, and there will be reassurance patrols at schools in the area from tomorrow morning.

I would advise anyone with concerns to speak to one of my neighbourhood officers or call 101.‘

If you do not want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.