Surrey Police is appealing for help in catching a man who sexually assaulted a 10 year old girl in woods in Claygate.

The assault took place as the girl walked through the woods that run parallel to Foxwarren, between 6pm and 6.30pm on Thursday, 17 August.

The man is described as an Asian male of 40 to 45 years old, and 6 ft 1 inch tall with a stocky build.

He has collar length black hair and a full black beard and was wearing blue jogging bottoms, possibly with a Chelsea football club logo on, and a grey or white T shirt.

The girl managed to kick the man and he ran off. He was seen by witnesses running along Stevens Lane in Claygate in the direction of Woodstock Lane towards Chessington.

Detective Constable Helen Flower, who is investigating the incident said: “I’d like to reassure the community that we’re making every effort to identify this man as quickly as we can. We have stepped up our presence in the area to provide reassurance and our specialist officers are working closely with the girl to support her.”

Anyone who recognises this man from the e-fit image or has any information should call Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference 45170090450 or you can use the online reporting system found at https://report.police.uk and enter the reference number in the ‘Additional information’ section. Alternatively the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.