No suspect after man 'asked girl for sex' in Stevenage

The incident is said to have occurred on The Avenue in Stevenage <i>(Image: Street View)</i>
The incident is said to have occurred on The Avenue in Stevenage (Image: Street View)
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An investigation launched after a girl was "asked for sex" in exchange for money by a man remains ongoing after nearly two months.

Police were made aware of the incident which is said to have taken place on The Avenue, in Stevenage, at around 8.30am on June 16.

The man, not known to the girl, made inappropriate comments before he asked her for sexual activity in exchange for money.

In an update on Friday (August 14), Hertfordshire Police said that "despite further proactive patrols in the area" no suspect has been identified.

The force said it had ramped up patrols in the area following the incident, which it added officers are "taking very seriously".

Those with information can contact police online or by calling the non-emergency number 101 quoting ISR 390 of Tuesday June 16. 

Information can also be reported anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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