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| Police are investigating a serious sexual assault on an 11-year-old girl in a village park. | |
| The youngster was attacked at around midday near the library in Llanbradach, near Caerphilly. | |
| Gwent Police said the area had been cordoned off and house-to-house inquiries were under way. Local police patrols have been increased. | Gwent Police said the area had been cordoned off and house-to-house inquiries were under way. Local police patrols have been increased. |
| Detectives said they wanted to hear from anyone who was in the park between 0800 and 1400 GMT on Monday. | Detectives said they wanted to hear from anyone who was in the park between 0800 and 1400 GMT on Monday. |
| Det Supt 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. | Det Supt 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. | "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. |
| 'Rare occurrence' | 'Rare occurrence' |
| "In addition to this, if you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area of the park in the last few weeks please contact us. | "In addition to this, if you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area of the park in the last few weeks 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 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." |
| Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to ring 101, or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. | Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to ring 101, or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. |