Hunt launched for man after 'sex attack' on girl, 12, in swimming pool

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The 12-year-old girl has claimed this man approached her in the pool (Image: Leicestershire Police)
The 12-year-old girl has claimed this man approached her in the pool (Image: Leicestershire Police)

Police are hunting for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl in a swimming pool.

The alleged assault took place between 12.30 and 1pm on February 11, at Leicester Leys Leisure Centre in Beaumont Leys.

The girl has claimed the man approached her in the pool. As he swam past her, he pulled her bikini bottoms away from her body, she said.

It was also believed that the man spoke to the victim's friend, who wa also at the pool, in a sexual manner.

Detective Constable Thomas Radley, who was investigating the incident, said: “As part of our enquiries, we would like to identify this man.

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Hunt launched for man after 'sex attack' on girl, 12, in swimming poolThe alleged assault took place between 12.30 and 1pm on February 11 (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

“I would like to ask anyone who knows who is – or the man himself – to get in touch.

“Also, if there anyone who may have information about the incident but has not as yet spoken to police, please contact us.”

You can contact police on 101 quoting 23*93321 or online via www.leics.police.uk

Alice Peacock

Bikinis, Swimming pools, CCTV footage, CCTV

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