Girl, 12, allegedly sexually assaulted on way to school in Narara

POLICE are hunting a man after a girl was tied up and sexually assaulted on her way to school on the NSW Central Coast this morning.

The crime scene in Narara on the Central Coast where a 12-year-old girl was allegedly tied up and sexually assaulted on her way to school.

POLICE are hunting a man after a girl was tied up and sexually assaulted on her way to school at Narara this morning.

About 9am the 12-year-old girl disclosed that she had been sexually assaulted by an unknown man while walking to school.

Police were told the girl was walking along a pathway between Reeves and Carrington streets at 7.45am, when a man grabbed her from behind, took her into nearby bushland, where she was tied up, and sexually and indecently assaulted. The man was in possession of a hunting knife.

The girl escaped and made her way to school, where the incident was reported. She has since been taken to hospital for assessment.

A 12-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted near Narara Valley High School.

Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Child Abuse Squad and Brisbane Water Local Area Command have launched an investigation into the sickening attack.

A crime scene has been established, which is being examined by specialist forensic officers.

Police are also carrying out extensive patrols throughout the area.

Detectives would like to speak with a man who they believe can assist with their inquiries.

He is described as being aged in his mid-20s, 175-180cm tall, with a chubby build, grey/blond hair, and blue eyes.

At the time he was wearing a knitted camouflage shirt, camouflage pants over navy blue pants, and a camouflage hat, with a loose covering over his face that exposed his eyes and nose.

He was also carrying a camouflage bag.

Members of the public are urged not to approach the man but to contact 000 immediately.

Anyone with information about the incident should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.