POLICE are searching for a man who accosted a 10-year-old girl as she walked along a cycle path.

POLICE are searching for a man who accosted a 10-year-old girl as she walked along a cycle path.

The incident happened in Gainsborough Road, Stowmarket, between 3.35pm and 3.40pm on Monday afternoon.

The man, who is described as being about 5ft 7ins tall, of slim build and was wearing a black hooded top, black trousers, black shoes and a gold chain, walked out of a wooded area and reached out for the girl, who screamed and ran off.

Any witnesses or anyone who recognises the description of the suspect can speak to Pc Victoria Jarrold at Stowmarket Police Station on 01473 613500 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.