Girl, 15, assaulted in school grounds

Police are appealing for information after a 15-year-old was sexually assaulted in the grounds of a Christchurch school last night.

Police said the girl was grabbed from behind on Selwyn Street, in Sydenham, about 6.30pm and dragged into Christchurch South Intermediate School, where she was assaulted.

The offender was described as a male who was possibly wearing a hooded sweatshirt.

Police said they would particularly like to hear from a man who was walking a white Labrador dog on Selwyn Street around the time of the attack.

Anyone who was in the area or has information on the assault should contact Detective Sergeant Tarawhiti on 03-344-0661 or 027-249-0361.

- NZHERALD STAFF