A TEENAGE girl was the victim of an attack in Aveley.

The alleged incident happened at 9.30am on Tuesday January 13th on Romford Road, Aveley.

The 15-year-old girl from Grays was punched in the face, pushed to the ground and robbed of £5.

The girl suffered bruising and cuts.

The male is described as: White, around 40-years-of-age, 6ft tall. He was wearing light blue jeans, a dark blue vest and reebok trainers.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Grays CID on 101.