Police issue statement after man approaches teenage girl in Staffordshire town
The man was described as Asian, aged in his 20s, around 5ft 6ins tall and of slim build
Police have issued a statement following reports of a suspicious incident involving a man approaching a teenage girl in Cannock.
Staffordshire Police were called to the Bridgtown area shortly after 6pm on Thursday, November 12, following reports that a man had approached a teenage girl.
The girl returned home and told someone about the encounter, prompting officers to attend the scene.
The man was described as Asian, aged in his 20s, around 5ft 6ins tall and of slim build.
He was reportedly wearing a black puffer coat, tracksuit bottoms and white Nike trainers.
Officers detained the man at the scene and reviewed footage of the incident as part of their enquiries.
However, police have since confirmed that no criminal offences have been identified.
In a statement, Staffordshire Police said: "We're aware of social media posts relating to a suspicious incident involving a man approaching a teenage girl in Cannock.
"Officers were called to an area in Bridgtown shortly after 6pm when the incident was reported.
"The girl went home and told someone about the man.
"Officers went to the scene and detained the man. Footage from the scene of the incident was reviewed alongside further enquiries.
"No criminal offences have been identified."
Police added that officers would maintain a visible presence in the area to provide reassurance to residents.
"Officers will be in the area this morning while we continue to engage with people and provide visible reassurance," the force said.