West Mercia Police have received reports of an incident involving a child being approached by an unknown man outside a chip shop in College Green, Hereford shortly before 8pm on Wednesday 8 December.

Officers are investigating and people may have seen an increased police presence in the area. The child was unharmed.

Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area at that time is asked to call 101 or visit our website, quoting incident 537i  of 8 December, 2021 or report it online via our website www.westmerciapolice.uk/tua/tell-us-about/

Alternatively, if you have information but don’t feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers. It is 100% anonymous, they never ask your name and they cannot trace your call or IP address. You can contact them online or by calling 0800 555 111.