A TEENAGE girl was pushed to the ground and kicked in the stomach as she walked along a dirt track.

The 14-year-old was walking along a track near to a gym off Woods Road in Aspull at 7pm on Monday night when the assault happened.

The man is described as white, around 40 years old, 5ft 6ins tall, stocky with a large misshapen nose. He was wearing a green three-quarter length jacket.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.