Man attempts to lead schoolgirl away with him in Northampton

Police are asking for information surrounding a suspicious incident where a man tried to lead a schoolgirl away from a field in Northampton.
The incident took place to nearby Standens Barn Primary School this week.The incident took place to nearby Standens Barn Primary School this week.
The incident took place to nearby Standens Barn Primary School this week.

The child was approached by a stranger in Standens Barn between 8.40am and 9.50am on Tuesday, November 26, Northamptonshire Police today (Thursday) said.

It happened as the girl crossed a field approaching Standens Barn Primary School, off Flaxwell Court.

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A man then approached her and attempted to lead her away before she was able to run off to safety.

The incident happened in a field near to the school.The incident happened in a field near to the school.
The incident happened in a field near to the school.

A spokeswoman for Northamptonshire Police said: "The suspect is described as a white man, of medium build, with short black hair.

"He wore a blue hoodie style jacket."

Anyone with information about the incident should call Northamptonshire Police on 101.