South Yorkshire Police are appealing for information or witnesses after a teenage girl was assaulted on a secluded footpath in Barnsley.

The incident occurred as the 16-year-old girl walked her dog along a path between High Lee Lane and High Royd Lane in Hoyland Swaine, Barnsley, at about 5.30pm on Thursday 13 May 2010.The girl suffered a head injury.

Police believe she was attacked by a white man, about 5ft 8 and of slim build. He was wearing a distinctively oversized black top with the hood up.

After the assault, the suspect ran off in the direction of High Lee Lane.

Anyone who witnessed this incident, or a man fitting this description running away, should contact Wombwell CID at Barnsley Police Station on 01226 736551 or South Yorkshire Police on 01142 202020 quoting incident number BX120/2010..

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.