Teen sexually assaulted in Huntington, Suffolk cops say

Suffolk County police said they are investigating after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted Sunday morning in Huntington.

The 16-year-old was walking with a friend at approximately 1:15 a.m. on Prospect Street, about 100 feet south of Main Street, when she was sexually assaulted by a man, police said.

The man was described as between the ages of 20 and 25 years old, with short hair on the side and long hair on top, according to a news release. He had acne, a scar on his forehead, and was wearing dark-colored shorts, a light colored hooded sweatshirt and white sneakers.

He ran away toward Main Street, police said. The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment.

Suffolk County police Second Squad detectives are asking anyone with information to call them at 631-854-8252 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS.