Police appeal after teenage girl assaulted in Derbyshire woods

Police investigating an assault on a teenage girl in Derbyshire woodland are appealing for help.
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Officers say the incident took place at around 2.30am on Tuesday, June 2, in the wooded area off Wimsey Way, Somercotes.

The 18-year-old reported to officers that a man had cycled up behind her and pushed her over and stamped on her leg.

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Police are investigating after a teenage girl was assaulted in Derbyshire.Police are investigating after a teenage girl was assaulted in Derbyshire.
Police are investigating after a teenage girl was assaulted in Derbyshire.

Anyone who was in the area at the time is asked to contact Derbyshire police on 101 and mention reference 20*278077.

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