A GIRL was sexually assaulted in Haverhill this afternoon, police have said.

Russell Claydon

A GIRL was sexually assaulted in Haverhill this afternoon, police have said.

Officers are appealing for information after a girl and her friend reported the alleged sexual assault at the old railway line in the town.

A spokeswoman for Suffolk Constabulary said tonight that the investigation is in its very early stages, with the young victim yet to be interviewed.

But she said they wanted anyone who may have seen anything suspicious around the old railway line this afternoon to contact them.

Anyone with information is being asked to call Haverhill CID on 01473 613500.