Police have released a CCTV picture in connection with a sexual assault on a 10-year-old girl.

Police want to speak to a man after a girl was touched inappropriately in Ingol.

Around 4.30pm on Monday 17 September, the victim was walking on Hornsea Close when she was approached by a man.

The man is said by police to have spoken to her briefly before touching her inappropriately and making off from the scene.

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Following CCTV enquiries, police would like to speak to the man pictured on the CCTV in connection with the investigation.

Update: Police have now identified the man in the CCTV image and he will be spoken with in due course

Detective Constable Abid Majid, of Lancashire Police, said: “Do you know who this man is? We want to identify him in connection with a sexual assault investigation. If you can recognise him, please call police immediately.”

Anyone with information can call police on (01772) 209669 or email 3011@lancashire.pnn.police.uk quoting log 1179 of September 17.

Alternatively you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.