We are appealing for witnesses and information after a 12-year-old girl was approached by a man in Chandler’s Ford, who subsequently touched her inappropriately.

The incident is reported to have occurred on Hiltingbury Road, near to the junction of Lakewood Road, at approximately 7.55am yesterday (Thursday 7 November).

The man we’d like to speak to in connection with this incident is described as;

• White
• Approximately 5ft 8ins tall
• Thin build
• Wearing a dark grey tracksuit, black baseball cap and black round sunglasses

We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time, particularly between 7am and 8.30am, and recalls seeing a man matching the above description.

We’d also like to hear from you if you recognise the description of this man and think you might know who he is?

Additionally, if you have any footage of the incident, including mobile phone, dash cam, doorbell camera or any other CCTV, please let us know.

Detective Inspector Emma Barrow, said: “The victim and her family are being fully supported by specialist officers as we continue our investigation into this incident.

“I appreciate the understandable concern that an incident such as this one will cause within the local community, and beyond, but I would like to reassure you all that my officers and I are working extremely hard to progress our investigation into this incident.

“Our enquiries continue and we will be sure to keep you updated on any developments, as much as we are able to.

“In the meantime, you will see local officers carrying out enquiries and reassurance patrols in the area of the incident, so please come over and speak to them if you have any further information, concerns or questions.”

If you do have any information which may assist us in our investigation, please contact 101 and quote incident number 44240485022.

You can also report online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, below;

How to tell us about an existing case or report | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting their website, below;

Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org)