At approximately 12 noon yesterday, Monday 4th January, a serious sexual assault occurred in Llanbradach.
An 11 year old girl was assaulted by a male near the library in Llanbradach Park.
The offender is described as wearing a black hooded top with a grey back on it, army style trousers and brown shoes.
It’s believed he had a bicycle with him, possibly a mountain bike or BMX.
A 19 year old male, from the Pontypridd area, has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently in custody being questioned.
Detective Superintendent Geoff Ronayne, who is leading the investigation said,
“The young girl and her family are currently being supported by specialist officers following this horrific incident.
We are appealing for anyone who was in the area of Llanbradach Park between the hours of 8am and 2pm, on Monday 4th January, to come forward as they could hold vital information that could assist our investigation. In addition to this if you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area of the park in the last few weeks or recognise the description of the offender that we have released please contact us.
The serious sexual assault of an 11 year old girl is an extremely rare occurrence in Gwent. We have set up a dedicated team to investigate this incident. The area has been cordoned off, house to house enquiries are underway and local police patrols have been increased.
If anyone has any information that could help police you can approach officers that are patrolling the area and speak to them, call us on 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
