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ham Road at 7-30 a.m. when she was grabbed by a man who pushed her down an alleyway. He put his hand over her mouth and tried to take down her trou­ sers but the girl was able to push him away and the man ran off up Padiham Road towards the junction with Si- monstone Road. Officers are appealing


ing trainers, dark coloured jogging pants and a dark coloured hooded top and brown gloves. He had a deep voice with a local accent. . Anyone with information is asked to contact Lancashire Police on 101 quot­


ing log number LC-20130211-0172; or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800.555 111 or online at: www. crimestoppers-uk.6rg.


that we have stepped up patrols in the area and Jiave a dedicated team of of­ ficers working hard to catch the man re­ sponsible. We have specially trained of­ ficers supporting the girl and we would urge anyone who has any information at all to come forward.” The man has been described as wear­


said: “This was an absolutely terrifying ordeal for this young girl and it is ab­ solutely crucial that we find the person responsible as soon as possible. “I’d would like to reassure people


for information and are urging people to get in touch. Detective Inspector Jill Johnston


POLICE are appealing for informa­ tion after a 14 year-old-girl was sex­ ually assaulted by a man on Monday morning in Sabden. The girl was walking along Padi-


Residents voice new homes fears


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FRUSTRATED residents up in arms about plans for a devel­ opment of more than 1,000 new homes on the outskirts of Clit­ heroe staged a protest to Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans at the weekend.


LAST WEEK by Julie Magee


A 30-strong group of residents from the Lingfield Avenue area


' of Clitheroe met with the Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons on Saturday to campaign against


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plans submitted by the Trustees of the Standen Estate to build 1,040 homes.


The meeting was arranged


with Mr Evans after residents ap­ proached Conservative councillor for Ribble Valley Borough Coun­ cil’s (RVBC) Salthill ward Coun.


homes on


Ian Brown. The local residents and Coun. Brown walked with Mr Evans to land immediately behind proper­ ties on Lingfield Avenue and Hill­ side Close to show him the green fields that would be lost if the appli­ cation was given the go-ahead. • (continued on page 3)


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