Police investigating an assault on a teenage girl say they want to speak to the occupants of a blue Clio car.

The incident took place around 9pm on Sunday by the lower entrance to the Glen Falcon gardens off Derby Road. The sixteen year old was grabbed by the hair and pulled backwards then punched twice in the face.

Her attacked is described as being white, around six foot in height with spiked dark hair. He was wearing a black tracksuit top.

Police say the Clio car appeared to have had sports modifications to its bodywork, and there were three occupants; the driver is described as a young dark haired woman, the front seat passenger a blonde woman and a man as a rear seat passenger.

Any witness who can provide further information relating to this incident is asked to contact Pc 54 Darren Burns or any Police Officer at Douglas Police station on 631212 or anonymously though Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.