A teenage girl was the victim of a sex assault as she walked along the street.

The 15-year-old was assaulted as as she was walking in Romsey on Friday.

Police have appealed for witnesses to find the man who inappropriately touched the over the top of her clothes.

It happened on Botley Road at around 2.45pm.

The girl was walking in the direction of Romsey Rapids when a man came up behind her and touched her.

He is:

  • White
  • 5 ft 9 inches
  • 30s
  • Blonde hair
  • Broad build
  • Wearing grey gillet jacket
  • Blue jeans
  • White ear-phones

Police are not linking the incident to the series of sex assaults in Southampton city centre, Millbrook and Lordshill.

Police Constable Victoria Dennett said: “This incident happened during daylight hours whilst a teenager was on her way to a leisure centre.

"We suspect other people were around at this time and therefore I am appealing directly to them to make contact with us.

“Did you witness this incident or see a man matching this description in the Botley Road area? Please call 101 and quote 44160044303 with confidence.”

Patrols in this area have been increased to ensure the community feels safe.