Hunt as teenage girl is seriously assaulted by man

Police are hunting a man who carried out a serious sexual assault on a teenage girl.

The victim was assaulted on Kilmersdon Road, in Radstock, sometime between 7pm and 8pm on Monday.

Officers have carried out a forensic examination of the scene and are conducting house-to-house inquiries.

They are also examining CCTV footage from the area and have stepped up patrols to provide the community with reassurance.

A statement from Avon and Somerset Constabulary said: “Detectives are investigating a serious sexual assault which happened in Radstock on Monday (25 January).

“The victim, a teenage girl, was assaulted by a man on Kilmersdon Road sometime between 7pm and 8pm.

“Officers are supporting her and have provided her with access to specialist services.”

Anyone with information can call on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5221017670.

Help for sexual assault victims past and present is available at the Bridge Sexual Assault Referral Centre, 24/7, 365 days a year. Visit the website www.thebridgecanhelp. org.uk or call 0117 342 6999.