Exmouth: Police appeal for witnesses after man approaches girl on Moorfield Road

By Will Goddard

8th Dec 2021 | Local News

The incident is reported to have happened on Moorfield Road in Withycombe Raleigh (Stock image, Pixabay)
The incident is reported to have happened on Moorfield Road in Withycombe Raleigh (Stock image, Pixabay)

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.

     

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