Suffolk Police are appealing for help to identify a man following reports of him acting suspiciously towards girls in Lowestoft. 

At approximately 2.45pm on Sunday, August 18, a man, described as aged in his 50s, approached a young girl in Britten Park.

He asked her to follow him, before trying to grab her by the arm.

It follows similar incidents of a suspicious man approaching teenage girls over the past few days in the vicinity of Homefield Avenue.

Police would like to identify the man who is described as white, wearing a dark jacket and dark trousers, with brown pointed shoes and a cowboy hat.

Detective Sergeant Adam Hitcham said: “We know these reports may cause parents and local people concern and we would like to reassure the public that we are conducting a thorough investigation into the unusual circumstances of these incidents.

“We would ask the public to remain vigilant to any suspicious activity and to contact us with any concerns or suspicions.

“I would urge anyone with information that may assist us in identifying the man to contact us.”

Contact Suffolk Police, quoting crime number 37/46941/24 via suffolk.police.uk/tell-us or call 101.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100pc anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form at crimestoppers-uk.org

In the event of an emergency, you should always call 999.