POLICE are appealing for information about a man who approached a 10-year-old girl and made an inappropriate remark.

Cleveland Police carried out a search for the man in and around Ropner Park and Oxbridge Lane in Stockton after 4.45pm on Wednesday, May 22.

However they didn’t find him and now police are hoping the public will help find him.

A spokeswoman said: “The incident happened at around 4.45pm between Eton Road and Osborne Road. The man was not located, however, police would like to reassure the local community that further enquiries are being carried out in relation to the identity of the man.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on the non-emergency number 101.