A SCHOOLGIRL was sexually assaulted by an elderly man before she fled on a bus.

       The girl was attacked in St Budeaux, Plymouth, on Friday, June 16 between 7.40am and 8.20am.

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       A teenage girl was attacked in St Budeaux, Plymouth

       Cops say the teen was walking along the road when she noticed a man walking behind her, appearing to be talking to himself.

       He also appeared to be drunk.

       Police say the man approached the victim from behind and touched her inappropriately over her clothing.

       The victim ran across the road and got on a bus.

       The man has been described as white, approximately 5ft 6ins tall, with grey hair and aged between 65 and 75-years-old. He was wearing a blue checked style polo shirt, black trousers, and black smart shoes.

       If anyone has any information is asked to call police on 101 or by visiting the Devon and Cornwall Police website quoting reference number 50230170029.