POLICE have stepped up patrols after a 12-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in a Hampshire town.

The victim was approached by a man she didn't know in Wallington Shore Road, Fareham at around 8.10am on Monday.

The man inappropriately touched her whilst passing the Roundabout Hotel before walking off towards the Cob and Pen.

The victim was not injured and is being supported by specialist officers.

The assault was reported to police just before 2pm that day.

The victim described the man as white; aged in his forties; of muscular build; with short dark hair and a short beard.

He was wearing all grey clothing (t-shirt & trousers). The t-shirt had a small logo on the chest like a business uniform.

He had dirty black builders shoes on and his hands were also dirty.

The Neighbourhood Policing Team has been carrying out regular patrols in the area.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting reference 44220277172.

Alternatively, file a report online here. 

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