Appeal launched following suspicious incident in Ambleside
Written by John Williamson on 22/11/2018
Police in Ambleside are investigating a suspicious incident where two men in a white van have approached a 16-year-old female.
Police were contacted at 1.30pm today (22nd November) following an incident near Galava Roman Fort.
The teenage girl involved was walking when a van pulled up near to her with two men inside. One of the men left the van and attempted to grab her.
The man is described as being 6ft 2 inches tall and aged between 35 and 45. He was wearing a black beanie hat, a black fleece, black work pants and black trainers.
The van left the scene and officers are making enquiries to locate the vehicle. The victim was uninjured.
Police urge anyone with information on this incident or those who may have noticed anything suspicious in the area to contact them on 101, quoting incident number 106 of 22nd November. Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
