Police investigating reports of man making ‘inappropriate’ conversation with women in Harborough park

Police have issued a warning after receiving reports of a man approaching women in a park in Harborough and making conversation that has been described as ‘inappropriate’ and ‘unpleasant.’

Market Harborough and Lutterworth policing team have issued a description of the man following the reported incidents, which they say happened in the park adjacent to the skate park in Little Bowden.

Police are investigating reports of a man engaging in inappropriate conversations with a woman at a park in Market Harboroughplaceholder image
Police are investigating reports of a man engaging in inappropriate conversations with a woman at a park in Market Harborough

Police say the man looks between 60 and 70 years of age, walks with a stoop, is of slim build, and is approximately 5ft 4in in height, with short brown hair.

At the time he approached the woman who reported the incident, he was wearing a blue polo shirt and oversized black corded trousers that were held up with a belt and was carrying a black carrier bag.

Police said in a statement on social media: “The days and times of the week that this male has been seen are sporadic, but officers will pay attention to the area when they are out and about during their day.

“If you are approached by anyone who makes you feel uncomfortable, trust your instincts, move to a safe location, and report it to police.”

Police have asked anyone who witnesses suspicious behaviour or has concerns about an interaction in the area to report it via the 101 number.

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