DETECTIVES in Hampshire have launched a hunt after a teenage girl was the victim of a sex attack as she walked home.

The 15-year-old girl was on a footpath close to Warsash Road, in Park Gate.

Police say her attacker followed her before making a grab for the youngster.

But she managed to run off leaving the man stumbling behind.

The attacker was wearing a smart, long-sleeved purple or maroon shirt with the sleeves rolled up, with black trousers and smart shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Hampshire Police on 0845 045 4545 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111