A tense incident occurred on Arnold Lane, Gedling, at around 8am on Wednesday, 30 November 2022, when a man in a van approached a young girl.
Inspector Mark Stanley of Nottinghamshire Police confirmed that the girl was unharmed following the encounter. “The man did not get out of the van or follow her,” he said.
The girl ran to a nearby shop and police were alerted promptly.
Officers are currently reviewing CCTV footage and following multiple lines of inquiry to identify the van and its driver. The girl described the man as white and wearing a surgical mask.
Inspector Stanley added, “We take reports like this extremely seriously.” While the incident is being treated as isolated, police have increased visible patrols in the area as a precaution.
The public is urged to provide any information by contacting Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident 100 of 30 November 2022, or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Originally published by UKNIP.
