Girl Allegedly Sexually Assaulted on Football Pitch: Authorities Seek Public Assistance
Lancashire Constabulary has released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a young girl on a football pitch. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, August 9, in Whitworth. Police are taking the matter extremely seriously and have deployed a dedicated team of officers to conduct numerous investigations.
According to reports, the girl was initially approached by a man outside a shop on Thornburn Drive, who proceeded to pick up her bicycle and direct her to a nearby football pitch. It was on this pitch that the alleged sexual assault took place. Authorities are treating the incident as an isolated event.
In response to the incident, patrols in the area have been significantly increased to provide reassurance to locals, although police maintain that they believe the situation to be an isolated incident. Their priority now is to identify and locate the man captured in the CCTV image they have released, as they believe he may possess information crucial to their investigation.
The Rossendale Police have issued a statement, urging the public for assistance: Do you recognize this man? We want to speak to him following reports of a sexual assault on a girl in Whitworth. We take reports such as this extremely seriously, and our officers are conducting thorough investigations. As part of our ongoing efforts, we appeal to the public to come forward with any information about the individual seen in the CCTV still, as we believe he can assist us with our enquiries.
The authorities have also encouraged anyone who may have witnessed something suspicious or believes they have relevant information to contact them immediately. Those with information can reach out via email at forcecontrolroom@lancashire.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting log 1475 of August 8, 2023.
While the incident has caused concern within the community, the police have emphasized their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of residents. They continue to work diligently to bring those responsible to justice, urging any potential witnesses to provide their cooperation.
Ensuring the security of our neighborhoods is of utmost importance, and incidents like this serve to remind us of the ongoing need for vigilance and support within our communities. By coming together and assisting the authorities, we can help create a safer environment for everyone.
