Police have released an image of three boys in an investigation into a sexual assault near the Xscape centre in Milton Keynes.

At around 5.30pm on August 22, two teenage girls exchanged Snapchat details with three people before spending time chatting before all leaving the centre.

They walked around Xscape on the Redway towards Fishermead where the three people reportedly sexually assaulted both girls by touching over their clothing.

The girls then ran away from the group.

It is believed the offenders travelled to and from Milton Keynes on the train and could live in the Leighton Buzzard area.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Lyndsay Gofton, based at Milton Keynes police station, said: “I am appealing for anyone who recognises the boys pictured in this image to please get in touch.

“If you are one of the boys pictured then please come forward as soon as possible as we believe you may have vital information about these sexual assaults.

“To contact us, call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43220377235.

“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”