COPS have launched an urgent manhunt after a 13-year-old boy was allegedly sexually assaulted at a bus stop.
The alleged assault happened on Utting Avenue in Norris Green, Merseyside, at about 7.50am on Friday, cops said.
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A man approached the teenager and began speaking to him before he “touched him inappropriately”, said the force.
The boy returned home in shock, according to Merseyside Police.
The suspect is described as a white man aged about 65 with a southern accent.
The man is described as 5ft 5 inches tall with short grey hair and wearing black shorts and a grey t-shirt.
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Officers attended and conducted a search of the area and inquiries are being carried out to find the man.
Detective Inspector Joe Rea urged any witnesses, or anyone with video footage, to contact police immediately.
He said: “I would like to reassure the public that incidents such as this are rare, and we are taking this incident extremely seriously.
“The victim was very shocked and understandably very distressed by the incident.
“Extensive CCTV and witness enquiries have been conducted, and we are continuing with our enquiries to find the suspect.”
He added: “I am also appealing for motorists driving along the road to please to check your footage to see if it has captured a man matching the description and let us know.
“We understand the concern that such incidents cause in our communities, so please come forward with any information and we will take action.”
