Young boy and girl approached by ‘suspicious’ man wearing black gloves with hood up who made ‘inappropriate comments’

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A YOUNG boy and girl were approached by a ‘suspicious’ man wearing black gloves with a hood up who made ‘inappropriate comments’ to them.

The children were spoken to by a man close to Tice’s Meadow Nature Reserve, near Cadnam Close, Aldershot, just before 5pm on Wednesday December 21. ‘The man was acting suspiciously and made inappropriate comments. The boy and girl immediately left the area,’ a police statement said.

‘Officers attended the scene and conducted thorough searches, but the man had left the area. The man was wearing black clothing, including black gloves, and he had his hood up.’

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Picture: Ian Hargreaves  (310519-1)Police
Picture: Ian Hargreaves  (310519-1)
Police Picture: Ian Hargreaves (310519-1)

Police are now appealing for witnesses. ‘Our investigations into this incident are ongoing and we are appealing for any witnesses to come forward,’ the statement added.

‘Were you in the area at the time? Did you witness the incident? Did you see anyone acting suspiciously?’

Anyone with information should contact 101, quoting 44220512649 or online at www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/