Manhunt for pervert lurking in Sheffield as girl, 15, left horrified

A pervert scared a teenage girl by committing a “lewd act” in front of her in Sheffield.

South Yorkshire Police have released this e-fit image after a 15-year-old girl reported how he had performed the sickening action in front of her in Dyche Lane at 8.30am on April 14, 2025. The force says that since she came forward, officers have trawled through CCTV and carried out searches of the local area.

Now they need the public’s help in trying to find the suspect, who is wanted for outraging public decency. A spokesperson for the force said: “We have released an e-fit image of a man we would like to identify following a reported incident of outraging public decency.

“Since the incident was reported to us, officers have carried out a number of enquiries including CCTV trawls and searches of the local area. Their investigation is ongoing, and we are now appealing for help to identify this man.”

The man is described as aged between 30 and 40 years old, approximately 5ft 7ins tall and of slender build. He was wearing a burgundy jumper with dark jeans / joggers at the time.

Call 101 quoting investigation number 14/69344/25 or go online here to pass on information. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or go online here.

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Manhunt for pervert lurking in Sheffield as girl, 15, left horrified

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