A TEENAGE girl was sexually assaulted after a night out in Bolton.

The girl had been out with pals, when she met a group of youths on Tonge Moore Road.

Police said the victim walked with them towards the Starky Arms pub, and began kissing one of the teenagers down a nearby alleyway.

When she tried to walk away, she was assaulted by the youth who is described as being 18 or 19, with short dark spiky hair.

Detective Constable Gary Knox, of Bolton CID, said: "The victim had been getting friendly with her attacker, but when she tried to get away she was forced onto the floor and assaulted.

"This is a serious offence and I would appeal to anyone who may have been in the Tonge More area at the time of the attack last night to come forward.

"I would also like to hear from anyone who may recognise the description of the offender to call police."