POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 17-year-old girl was inappropriately touched by a man in Liphook.

The incident took place in Haslemere Road sometime between 10.30pm and 10.47pm, on August 22.

The girl was approached by a man she did not know. He touched her over her clothing without her consent.

The man then made off towards Liphook train station where he was later seen waiting on the platform.

He was described as white and aged around 19 years old. The suspect was wearing a black tracksuit top, grey tracksuit bottoms and white Adidas trainers

He was seen wearing his hood up, or having a coat pulled over his head

PCSO Nathan Scott said: “This incident happened late at night when few people were around – but we would like to hear from anyone who saw a man matching the above description in the Haslemere Road area of Liphook.

“We would like to reassure the public that incidents like this, although rare, are investigated thoroughly.

“Be mindful of personal safety and report anything suspicious by calling 101 and in an emergency, call 999.”

Anyone with information should call 101, quoting 44170325690. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers free on 0800 555111, where information can be left anonymously.