POLICE are hunting a man after a 12-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in the street.

       The masked attacker grabbed the schoolgirl before running away in Reading, Berkshire.

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       The assault happened on Tuesday at around 4.20pm Credit: Google 2

       Thames Valley Police have since urged any witnesses to come forward Credit: Alamy

       Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following the broad daylight attack in the Caversham area of the town.

       The offender is described as Hispanic, aged around 20, about 5ft 7ins.

       He was wearing a camouflage face mask, a light grey hooded top and black tracksuit bottoms.

       The attacker struck near the junction of Oakley Road and Kidmore Road, on the hill side, at 4.30pm on Tuesday.

       Investigating officer, Detective Constable Maggie Bruce, of Reading CID, said: “I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to please come forward.

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       “I would also urge any motorists who were in the local area around the time of this incident to please check any dash-cam footage in case it may have captured what happened or something that could help our investigation.

       “Anyone with information can contact police by calling 101, or making a report online, quoting reference 43210286686.

       “Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.”