Police are appealing for witnesses after a sexual assault by touching in Bury St Edmunds.

The incident took place on Wednesday 18 July between 3.30pm and 4pm in the vicinity of Out Risbygate Street.

A teenage girl was touched inappropriately over clothing by a man.

The suspect is described as a white man, aged over 50 and around 5ft 8ins tall. He was of heavy build, bald with tufts of grey hair and possibly a grey moustache. He was carrying a beige bag and may have been wearing a grey T-shirt.

Parents of children at King Edwards upper school have received an email this afternoon reminding students to remain vigilant 

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information that could help in the investigation should call Suffolk Police on 101 quoting reference 37/40181/18. Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org