A hooded man indecently assaulted a 15-year old girl as she walked alone late at night.
The teenager was in Sunnyside, Braintree, at 11pm on Saturday when the man approached her and tried to pull her trousers down.
She got away, police said, but they are keen to catch the man.
The victim described her attacker as white, skinny but strong, wearing black trousers and a plain jumper with hood.
His face was partly covered by a scarf and he had an accent, which may have been Irish or Scottish.
Police stressed this was an isolated incident but urged women to be careful about where they walk alone and when.
Anyone with information about the indecent assault should call Braintree Police on 01376 551312.
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Published Tuesday, November 22, 2005
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