POLICE are today appealing for information after a man tried to grab a boy as he walked near to Foxhall Stadium in Ipswich.The youngster was walking near to the stadium at 5.

POLICE are today appealing for information after a man tried to grab a boy as he walked near to Foxhall Stadium in Ipswich.

The youngster was walking near to the stadium at 5.30pm yesterday when he was approached by a man who appeared to try and grab him. The boy ran off.

Officers are aware there may be a rational explanation for the incident but would like to trace the man.

He is described as white, six foot tall and was wearing black clothes and a green hat.

The male victim is approximately 12-years-old, of mixed race and was wearing jeans.

Police have asked for anyone with information to contact them on 01473 613500.