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Girl is indecently assaulted in Hamleys toy store as she watches magic show

The CCTV image issued by the Metropolitan police of a man, believed to be in his late 30s or 40s, sought in connection with the assault Photograph: PA

An 11-year-old girl was indecently assaulted as she watched a magic show at Hamleys toy shop, Scotland Yard has said.

The girl was at the shop in Regent Street, central London[1], with her family on 8 November 2015 when she was groped by a man, believed to be in his late 30s or 40s.

Hamleys, on Regent Street, central London

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to the attack and have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident. He is described as white, of thin build, with light brown hair and glasses. At the time of the incident – between 4pm and 4.30pm – he was wearing a mauve shirt, dark jacket and black trousers.

Officers from the sexual offences, exploitation and child abuse team are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting CRIS reference 6548974/15.

References

  1. ^ London (www.theguardian.com)