Police have released details of a man they want to talk to after a stranger tried to pick up a five-year-old girl in a park in Ramsbottom.

The alarming incident happened in Nuttall Park at around 3pm on Sunday.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say the child was playing in the park and a man, not known to her, approached her and attempted to pick her up.

But her parents intervened and the man ran away into nearby woodland area.

Thankfully, the child was unharmed.

Detectives are keen to speak with a man that was seen in the area who may be able to "assist with enquiries".

He is described as a tall, white male who was wearing black gloves, a red bobble hat, a black jacket and had a backpack on.

An investigation is ongoing and "extensive enquiries" are taking place.

Chief Inspector Ian Partington of GMP’s Bury District, said: “We understand that this incident has caused some concern in the community.

“We thank the public for their patience and assistance so far and ask that anyone with information should contact us first to aid our investigation.

“If you see the man described, call us on 101 quoting incident 1965 of the 12/2/2023.”

Information can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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