A GIRL aged under 13 has been sexually assaulted in Bewdley.

The offender - a man believed to be in his 40s - held and touched the victim inappropriately.

West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which took place in Habberley Road on Tuesday (September 15) between 8pm and 8.30pm.

The victim was walking along the road with friends when the man approached and stepped in their way.

Following an exchange of words, he then held and touched the victim inappropriately Anyone with information should contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting reference 0130S170915.