Police probe assault on teenage girl

Marton police are investigating an alleged assault on a 13-year-old girl on Saturday.

The girl was sitting by the side of Wellington Road when a man grabbed her, Constable Brett Wolford said.

"She broke free, and ran across the fields."

The man was about 5' 11' tall, medium build, dark skinned, and wearing dark clothing, Mr Wolford said.

- NZPA