POLICE are hunting for a man who approached a girl and put his hand up her skirt in broad daylight.

The girl, 17, was walking along Scott Lane, Riddlesden, towards Dunkirk Rise at 4.40pm on Thursday, March 21, when she was assaulted.

The man approached her from behind and touched her under her skirt. The victim is now being supported by specially trained officers from the Bradford District Safeguarding Unit.

West Yorkshire Police have now released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to relating to the incident.

The suspect is described as being white, around six feet tall and of slim to medium build.

He was said to have a pale and pasty complexion and a mole or freckle on the left hand side of his face.

He was wearing a hooded top with a blue and white stripe, and is said to have walked with big strides.

Detective Inspector Ian Cottrell, of the Bradford District Safeguarding Unit, said: “We treat all reports of sexual assaults seriously and are keen to speak with anyone who may be able to identify this male.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bradford District Safeguarding Unit on 101, quoting crime reference number 13190147918 or use the live chat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website.

Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.