Police are on the lookout for a suspect following the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl in the vicinity of a playground in Bath. The incident occurred near the Clarks Way playground in Odd Down, as reported by Avon and Somerset Police.

The suspect, described as a white male in his 30s or 40s with a distinctive neck tattoo, was seen wearing a T-shirt, shorts, and a cap at the time of the assault. Detectives, led by Det Insp Hannah Marsh, are treating this as a grave matter and have mobilized significant resources to aid the investigation, with a focus on identifying the perpetrator.

Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed suspicious behavior in the area around the time of the incident or who matches the suspect’s description to come forward with information. To assist with the ongoing investigation, extra patrols have been deployed, and house-to-house inquiries are being conducted. The police will also be reviewing CCTV footage as part of their investigative efforts.

Individuals with relevant information are encouraged to contact the authorities at 101, quoting reference number 5226174542.