Neighbourhood News

Thames Valley Police in Aylesbury is appealing for witnesses after a suspicious incident occurred on Tuesday (6/7).

Between 3.10pm and 3.30pm, a man approached a number of children who were walking home from Grange School along King Edward Avenue, towards Tring Road and asked them to go home with him. He made no physical contact with any of the children.

The man is described as white, of large build, around 5ft 6ins, aged in his late forties and with dark grey hair, which is brushed off his face and short at the back. He is described as having a large forehead and larger than average head, has a local accent and walked with a limp to his left side, dragging his left leg behind him occasionally; he may also have a disability to his left arm, causing his hand to bend backwards.

He was wearing a light blue shirt with a collar and buttons to the front with sleeves which are either short or rolled up to his elbows, dark grey trousers and black shoes. He was also carrying a white plastic bag.

PC Martin McLaughlin, investigating, said: “The man was last seen on Tring Road, heading towards Tesco at 3.30pm and at this time there would have been a substantial amount of traffic in the area.

“I want to reassure parents and residents that this type of incident is very rare and we are working to identify this man and deal with him appropriately. Patrols in the area have been increased to reassure the students and parents.

“Anyone who recognises the description of the man above, saw him in the area around the time or the offence or witnessed the incident is urged to contact me or Crimestoppers.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact PC McLaughlin at Aylesbury police station via the 24-hour Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. If you do not want to talk to the police, call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.