A young child has been indecently assaulted at a North Yorkshire caravan park.

The six-year-old girl was in the play area at the Scalby Manor park, near Scarborough, at 9.30pm on Sunday.

A man enticed her into nearby woods and carried out the assault before fleeing.

Police are keen to speak to a couple who saw a man running away from the scene shortly after the attack. They were out walking their dog at the time and spoke to the girl's father.

Anyone with any information should ring Scarborough police on 01723 500300.

Updated: 10:40 Tuesday, May 29, 2001