Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Felixstowe.

It took place on Tuesday 12 January at about 840am and 9am on Colneis Road in the town near to the junction of Rosemary Avenue.

A 10 year old girl was on her push scooter when she was stopped just behind by an unknown male. He shouted and slapped her in the face causing reddening in her face.

Anyone who knows who was responsible or saw any suspicious activity should contact Suffolk police, quoting crime number 37/1990/21.

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