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Police appealing for information following assault on child in Hamilton

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Police are appealing for information following the assault of a young girl in Silverdale, Hamilton.

Detective Sergeant Johnathan O¡¯Byrne says Police received reports of a young girl¡¯s arm being grabbed by a man driving along Silverdale Road at about 8am yesterday, Friday 1 November.

¡°The girl was shaken but otherwise physically unharmed.¡±

¡°The man is reported to have been driving a silver van, initially parked on the wrong side of the road, facing toward Morrinsville Road. Members of the public reportedly tooted at the van at the time.

¡°Police would like to hear from these members of the public, or anyone who may be able to help us,¡± Detective Sergeant O¡¯Byrne says.?

Dashcam footage is requested from anyone driving along Silverdale Road, between Morrinsville Road and Nevada Road, between 8:00am and 8:30am.

If you have footage, witnessed the incident, or have any information which may assist, please update us online now or call 105.

Please use the reference number 241101/9434.

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