Appeal for information following incident in Stevenage 

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following an incident in Stevenage where a teenage girl was touched inappropriately. 

The girl was walking along Bandley Rise at just before 315pm on Monday (January 23) when she was approached by an unknown man. 

The man is reported to have touched her inappropriately before walking off through the alleyway opposite Harefield. 

He is described as being white, aged in his 30s, with curly ginger hair and a long, bushy, ginger beard. He was wearing black jeans, black trainers and a black puffer jacket. 

Investigator Tara Adams-Cook, from the Local Crime Unit, said: "We understand that this incident will cause a great deal of concern among the community and I would like to reassure people that we are continuing to do all we can to trace this man. At this time, there have been no reports of a similar nature made to police in the area. 

"I am appealing for anyone with information which may assist us in identifying the man to please come forward. Did you see someone matching this description? I'm particularly keen to hear from two dog walkers who were in the area at the time and may have seen something.  

"If you believe this was you, or you have information which may assist, please get in touch."