10-year-old girl followed by a man in Bury St Edmunds

Police are appealing for witnesses to a suspicious incident in Bury St Edmunds.

It took place at about 4.20pm on Philip Road on Tuesday 8 February when a 10 year old girl reported that she was followed by a male unknown to her. The male made no approach and attempt to speak to her.

When the girl reached her home address the male kept on walking.

The male is described as about five foot, 11 inches tall, was of skinny build and was wearing a green coat and had a grey flat cap on.

Anyone who knows who the individual was should contact Bury St Edmunds police, quoting crime number 37/8998/22