Manhunt launched as girl, 15, sexually assaulted on walk home from school
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A 15-year-old schoolgirl was sexually assaulted as she walked home through Dudley town centre, with police launching an urgent manhunt to find her attacker. Detective Inspector Alison Bridgewater, from our Public Protection Unit, said: “This was an appalling attack on a young girl as she walked through a busy town centre in the middle of the afternoon. “Two women comforted the girl after her ordeal, and we’re yet to speak to them, so I’d also really like to hear from them.” The suspect has been described as white, skinny and of medium build and is believed to be around 40 years old and 5ft 10ins tall.