Police are attempting to trace witnesses after a girl was left distressed after abuse was shouted at her in Ipswich.

The incident happened in Scrivener Drive at approximately 3.45pm on Thursday.

A male teenager shouted verbal abuse at a girl who was a passenger in a blue Ford Fusion, through the open window.

The teenager then threw a stone at the car, causing damage to the car door.

The offender has been described as a white male, approximately 5’10” tall, of a slim build, with short brown coloured wavy hair.

He is aged between 16 to 18 years old and was wearing black coloured trousers and a light grey t-shirt.

Anyone with information relating to this crime should contact IMU at police headquarters quoting HD/15/1522 on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.