Police are appealing for witnesses after a girl was approached by a male stranger yesterday morning (Monday 6 December) at around 8.45am.

The incident is reported to have happened on Moorfield Road in Withycombe Raleigh.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police have been made aware of an incident which is reported to have taken place on Moorfield Road at around 8.45am on Monday [6 December].

"It was reported that a child was approached by a man, who was unknown to her, and attempted to speak to her. The child ... made her [way] to safety and the matter was reported to police.

"The man was described as wearing a black jacket, red top and was carrying a can of drink and holding a cigarette."

If you witnessed the incident, you can contact police by calling 101 or emailing [email protected] quoting log number 240, 6 December 2021.