Appeal after sex attack on girl near tram stop

Police want to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of Shipstone Street tram stop or nearby Goodliffe Street

Police have launched an appeal for information after a sex attack on a teenage girl in Hyson Green.

Nottinghamshire Police said the girl got off a tram in Shipstone Street at about 20:00 BST on Wednesday and was assaulted in nearby Goodliffe Street.

A cordon was set up in Goodliffe Street as the scene was examined.

Officers said they were confident there were other people about at the time and asked for witnesses to come forward.

The girl was attacked in Goodliffe Street, off Radford Road, close to Radford Road Police Station

The suspect is described as white, about 17 years old, of skinny build, about 5ft 9ins (1.75m) tall, and with brunette/black hair.

He reportedly had a moustache and goatee and was wearing all-black clothing and white trainers, police said.

Det Con Holly James, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "As with all incidents of this nature, our priority has been the welfare of the victim.

"She is currently being supported by specially trained officers while we continue to investigate what happened.

"On that front, we want to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of the tram stop in Shipstone Street or Goodliffe Street around 8pm on Wednesday.

"We understand the concern incidents of this nature can cause and uniformed officers will be in the area to offer reassurance and support."