POLICE are appealing for information after a man attempted to abduct two children in Bury St Edmunds.The man, who is described as white and around 5ft 4in, approached a four-year-old and a five-year-old as they played in a car park in Lake Avenue at around 11.

POLICE are appealing for information after a man attempted to abduct two children in Bury St Edmunds.

The man, who is described as white and around 5ft 4in, approached a four-year-old and a five-year-old as they played in a car park in Lake Avenue at around 11.25am on Saturday .

A nearby parent saw the man and called out to him before he walked off.

The man is said to be around 20-years-old with curly hair and side burns.

He was wearing a white t shirt, possible an England one, shorts and white trainers.

Anyone with information about the incident should contact Dc Clare Humphries on 01284 774100.