Man arrested after incident involving schoolgirl

A 39-year-old man has today been arrested after a schoolgirl reported being grabbed in Bury St Edmunds.

The incident took place sometime between 8.15am and 8.45am yesterday morning, Wednesday, October 3, on Abbeygate Street, in the town.

A 10-year-old girl reported that she was walking along the street when she was approached by a man who then grabbed the hood of her coat and asked if she wanted to go to his house. The girl refused and then ran off.

The girl was unharmed but was left very shaken as a result of the incident.

Police have arrested a 39-year-old man from the local area on suspicion of common assault. He has been taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre where he will be questioned by officers.

Witnesses or anybody with any information are asked to call Bury St Edmunds Police on 101 quoting reference 56982/18.