Police have released an e-fit of a man who tried to kiss a 14-year-old girl in Braintree.

The teenager was walking along Browning Road at about 5.05pm last Wednesday when the man approached her and started a conversation with her.

The man walked along with the girl and then put one hand around her waist and attempted to hold her other hand, while trying to kiss her on the lips, but the girl pushed him away.

The man is described as being about five feet four inches tall, aged between 50 and 55 and of slim build.

He was wearing a dark hat, dark clothing and had dark rimmed glasses, and the girl said that although she has seen the man before, she does not know who he is.

If anyone has any information contact DC Simon Pateman on 01376 551312.

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