Two schoolgirls have been left traumatised after being indecently assaulted in a Colchester leisure centre.

Police are appealing for information after an 11-year-old and 12-year-old girl were assaulted while trying to enjoy the water rides at Leisure World.

Although the incident took place on Friday, August 19, police have only now issued details.

The man, who was white and aged in his late 20s, rubbed himself against the girls repeatedly.

He had short dark brown hair and has a croaky London accent.

He was wearing bright red swimming shorts and a loose fitting gold chain.

The suspect also has a gap in his front teeth.

Anyone with information should call Colchester police on 101.

See Thursday's Gazette for the full story.