Girl followed by man in Wellingborough's Croyland Park

A girl was approached by a man who then followed her through Wellingborough's Croyland Park yesterday (Thursday) morning.

The incident happened yesterday at around 8.30am when the girl was approached by the man.

He then followed her through the park, but she was able to get away.

A police spokesman said: "The man is described as white with brown, curly hair, about 5ft 5in tall and in his 30s."

Police are asking for anyone with information to get in touch by calling 101.

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