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Jack Colwill

Girls approached by man in 'suspicious incident' - police appeal

Police are investigating a "suspicious incident" after a man approached a group of three girls in Emersons Green.

Avon and Somerset police confirmed the incident occurred between 4.15pm and 4.30pm on Sunday (April 25).

The man, described as Asian and aged in his 20s, was seen speaking to the group as they left a park on Emerson Way.

Police are considering this as a "suspicious incident" and are targeting further patrols in the area.

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A force spokesperson said: "A man spoke to three girls as they left the park on Emerson Way yesterday between 4.15pm and 4.30pm before walking away.

"The man is described as Asian, aged in his mid-20s and wore a dark hooded jacket with distinctive wide red bands on the arms.

"The neighbourhood team are targeting patrols in the area following this incident.

"Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area around the time, or who recognises the description of the man, is asked to call 101 and provide the call handler with the reference 5221088856."

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