Sexual Assault of Child Reported In Golden Gate Park Restroom

"San Francisco police are investigating a reported sexual battery or sexual assault of a child in a restroom near the Polo Field in Golden Gate Park on Thursday. The incident occurred around 5:30 pm on October 23, inside a restroom by the Golden Gate Park Polo Field, as KPIX reports. The victim, a child, was reportedly attending a youth soccer practice on the field."

"Neither the child's age or gender was shared, and police did not publicize any description of the suspect. "Investigators are working diligently on this high priority case," police said in a statement, adding that they are working closely with the Recreation and Park Department, and increasing patrols in the area. "This is an active investigation that is moving rapidly, and we hope to have an update promptly," police said."

San Francisco police are investigating a reported sexual battery or sexual assault of a child that occurred around 5:30 p.m. on October 23 inside a restroom near the Golden Gate Park Polo Field. The child was attending a youth soccer practice on the field. Police have not released the victim's age or gender and did not provide a description of a suspect. Investigators described the case as high priority and said they are coordinating with the Recreation and Park Department while increasing patrols. The Recreation and Park Department added safety measures and assigned a park ranger to the restroom during afternoon practices.

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