A masked man assaulted a seven-year-old girl in a park.
The child was playing in Walker Park, Newcastle, on Thursday, at about 7.20pm, when the man pushed her to the ground, causing injuries to her face. The girl screamed and the man ran off.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0191-214 6555, extension 62244.
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