A YOUNG girl has been assaulted in broad daylight on Westland Avenue in Hartlepool.

The 8-year-old girl was attacked after a male youth approached her and demanded money then pushed her off her bike yesterday, Thursday, July 7 at 4pm.

The male is described as a white male teenager and is around 5ft 8in tall, of skinny build with short dark hair. He was wearing a grey jogging top and trousers and was riding a black BMX style bike.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect or the incident is asked to contact PC Becky Alderson on the 101 non-emergency number.