A TEENAGE girl has been sexually assaulted in Runcorn.

The 16-year-old was walking along a footpath near a pond in the Town Park when she was approached from behind by a man.

The attack happened off Lodge Lane at around 2.40pm on Friday, January 23.

Detectives today mounted an appeal for witnesses.

The offender is described as a white man, in his late teens, approximately 5ft 8ins tall, of slim build, with short black hair, stubble and a slim face.

He was wearing a black zip up waterproof jacket, blue jeans and dark high ankle coloured boots.

He had a scarf around his neck which was tucked into his jacket, along with a black backpack.

DC Justin Jones said: "We treat all reports of sexual assaults extremely seriously.

“I urge anyone with any information about this case to contact Cheshire Police.”

Anyone with information can contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 598 of 23/1/2015.

Alternatively information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.