DETECTIVES are trying to trace a man who sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl. 

The victim was walking in Warm Lane, Yeadon, near to the junction with Gill Lane, at around 3.20pm on November 20 when she was approached by the man. 

Police have issued a public appeal about the incident today. 

He was described as white, aged in his 40s, around 5ft 10in tall and of average build with dark brown hair swept to the left and a bushy beard.

He was wearing a black hoodie and had a small scar on the right-hand side of his face, just above his beard line. 

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Officers have been carrying out enquiries into the incident. 

"Officers have been conducting increased patrols of the area since the incident to reassure the community."

Anyone who can help police with their enquiries should call PC 1448 Vaisnys via 101, quoting crime reference 13230643884, or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat