POLICE want to speak to this man (pictured) who they believe has information about the alleged  indecent assault of a 14-year-old girl in a busy convenience store.

They were called to Stanley Wines on Pocket Nook Street in Fingerpost following reports of the incident.

Detectives believe that the man pictured can help them with their enquiries. He is described as Asian, around 6ft 2in tall with a slim build and short black hair.

Detective Constable Ellen Devers said: “This must have been a very upsetting incident for the young girl. Although she was not injured, we treat these kind of cases extremely seriously.

"The man pictured could have information which is vital to our inquiry and I am appealing to him, or anyone who recognises him, to come forward.”

The assault happened at about 11.30am on Saturday, September 7.

Anyone with any information is asked to call St Helens CID on 0151 777 6812, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.