Three ten-year-old boys have reportedly been approached by a man who asked them to get in his car.

It happened in between 4pm and 5pm on Tuesday outside the shops on Ellenbrook Green in Ipswich.

The boys were approached by the man who was a driving a black Range Rover type car and who asked them to get into his car which they declined.

The matter was reported to police on Thursday.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or saw the man in his car. He is described as being aged around 60 years and of slim build with grey hair.

Calls should be made to the Ipswich South West Safer Neighbourhood Team on 101 quoting crime number IW/14/2803 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.