Teenage girl sexually assaulted in Cheltenham park - police appeal

Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham, where the alleged incident happened. Credit: Google Earth

Police have cordoned off a park in Cheltenham after reports a teenage girl was sexually assaulted.

Montpellier Gardens was sealed off after officers were called to the park around 6.20pm on December 11.

Gloucestershire Police said the girl is now being supported by specialist officers and partner agencies, while forensic enquiries will take place today (December 12).

Investigating officers have also been reviewing CCTV footage from the area.

They are now appealing for anyone who was in the area around the time, and may have witnessed anything suspicious, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to complete the following online form referencing incident 332 of 11 December or call 101 and quote the same incident number.

You can also report information anonymously via the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.