Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a suspicious incident involving a teenager in Stroud.

A 14-year-old boy reported that he was walking along Stratford Road in Stroud at around 3.20pm last Monday (16 November) when he was approached by a man.

The man, who was described as being middle aged, white, bald and of a stocky build, tried to start a conversation with the boy who became alarmed and ran to a nearby supermarket.

Investigating officers are asking anyone who has CCTV footage of the area, dashcam footage or was a witness to contact police.

Officers will be increasing their patrols in the area during school start and finishing times to provide reassurance.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 101 quoting incident 298 of 16 November.