A TEENAGE girl suffered facial injuries after being attacked by a man in his thirties.

North Yorkshire Police said the 15-year-old was walking on the private road at the rear of Swarcliffe Road prior to Wreaks Road, Harrogate, at about 9am on Wednesday, November 14, when she was attacked.

A spokesman said the suspect was a man aged between 30 and 40 years old, about 5ft 9ins tall with scruffy blonde hair, wearing a black puffa jacket, grey track bottoms and blue trainers.

The girl sustained a minor injury to her face, and police want to speak to anyone who saw the attack.

Anyone with information should phone 101, email linsey.moore@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 quoting reference 12180212827.