AN ELDERLY suspect is still on the loose after allegedly attacking a schoolgirl in a park more than two weeks ago.

A 13-year-old girl was dragged to the ground by a man from behind in Primrose Valley Park, in the Halton area of Leeds, on February 2, just before 5pm.

The victim was just a short distance from the exit off the junction of Lucy Avenue and Selby Road, walking down the hill, when the alleged attack happened.

A man, described as being in his sixties, approached her on a red bike.

The young girl eventually managed to break free and she began screaming and ran off.

West Yorkshire Police launched a major investigation on February 3, following the alleged attack.

Detectives have been trawling CCTV in the area and today released some images and footage of interest.

They show a man on a bike, who is believed to be the suspect, riding down Sutton Approach, which is a route of exit and entrance at the north of Primrose Valley Park.

The suspect was described as being white and was wearing glasses.

He had also been seen earlier in the vicinity of the Wykebeck Way path between Foundry Lane and Killingbeck Drive.

Detective Inspector Emma Wight, of Leeds District Safeguarding Unit, said: “Although the CCTV footage is from a distance, we are hoping it might assist someone who recognises him from his general appearance and the description of a white man, aged in his sixties, wearing glasses and riding a red bike.

“The circumstances of this incident involving a child victim in a public park remain a real cause for concern and we are continuing to carry out extensive enquiries to identify him.

“We are appealing for anyone who thinks they know who he is or who saw him anywhere in the areas we have described to contact us immediately.”

Anyone with any information that could assist the investigation should contact Leeds District Safeguarding Unit on 101, or using the contact options on the West Yorkshire Police website.

You should quote crime reference number: 13220060402. 

Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.