POLICE are hunting a cross-dressing pervert who wears laddered tights following reports of schoolgirls being assaulted in Quinton.

Two separate incidents occurred in West Boulevard, the first at 9.30am on Wednesday, January 4 and the other on Tuesday, January 10 at 5.30pm and left the 15-year-old victims shaken but not seriously injured.

The suspect is described as a white male possibly in his 20s or 30s around six foot tall, slim build, and with short, balding hair.

And in the second incident witnesses have said he was wearing what appeared to be dark-coloured "laddered" tights and a dark "skirt".

Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Ian Griffiths, said: "Police patrols in the area have been increased, especially around the time children would be arriving and leaving school, whilst school staff have been advised to be extra vigilant.

"Neighbourhood officers have conducted local enquires, been reassuring parents that police patrols have been stepped up and encouraging them to report anyone acting suspiciously."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Ian Griffiths at Ladywood Police Station on 0345 113 5000 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.