POLICE have launched an appeal after a 15-year-old girl was grabbed, kissed, pulled into a garden and sexually assaulted three weeks ago.

The victim was attacked on March 25, at around 11.10pm, on St Mary's Road, just off Sticker Lane in Bradford.

The young girl was walking home when a man approached her.

The male suspect grabbed the victim, kissed her and then pulled her into a nearby garden and sexually assaulted her.

She managed to get away from her attacker and ran home where she called police.

West Yorkshire Police has issued a picture of a man who they are keen to identify and speak to.

He was in the area at the time of the sexual assault.

Police enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area, recognises the person pictured, or has any further information should contact Bradford Safeguarding Unit via 101, or using the contact options on the West Yorkshire Police website.

You should quote crime reference number: 13210149722.

Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.