Suspicious incident in Thornton Park, Northampton

Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a suspicious incident at Thornton Park in Mill Lane, Northampton.

The incident happened on Monday, September 16, between 9.15am and 9.40am, when a man tried to talk to a girl in the park in suspicious circumstances.

The man is described as a black man, aged 50-60, with tight knot twirls in his hair and short dreadlocks. He was wearing brown trousers and a long blue button up jacket. He also had a white dog with him, which looked like a cocker spaniel.

Officers would like to speak to the man to ascertain what happened and he, or anyone who recognises his description, should call Northamptonshire Police on 101.

Please quote incident number 24000556294 when passing on any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.