Newport schoolgirl left upset after being followed

As two girls made their way home from school between 3.15pm and 4.30pm, they became aware of an unknown man who appeared to be following them.

After walking together for a short time the two girls then went their separate ways and at this point the man continued to follow one of them onto Forton Road.

A police spokesman said:

"When the two girls separated the unknown man started to move closer to the girl he had continued to follow. On several occasions he got very close to the girl - who is 14 - and, feeling very uncomfortable, the girl began to quicken her pace.

"The man continued to follow her very closely - almost right on her shoulder at times - and it was only when she deliberately ‘attached herself' to an unknown member of the public and started to walk with them that the man stopped following her.

"He eventually stopped following the girl as she walked past the white gates at the rugby club.

"Having made it home safely the victim immediately told her family what had happened and they called the police. Although she was left extremely upset by this incident the 14-year-old girl has been able to provide a detailed description of the man that followed her.

"He is described as being white, aged between 20 and 30, as being approximately 6ft tall and as having brown hair. The man is also described as being ‘pale' skinned, as having a slim build and as wearing a black leather jacket.

"He did not speak to either of the girls at any point.

"Police are very keen to trace the man that followed these two girls yesterday afternoon and anyone that may be able to help identify him is asked to call West Mercia Police as soon as they can.

"Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police in Telford on 101 - the new West Mercia Police non emergency telephone number.

"Alternatively, please remember that information can also be left anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you'd rather not get directly involved yourself."