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Incident in park

Northumbria Police

6 August 2009


Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident in a park in Bensham, Gateshead
At around 7.30pm on Saturday August 1, three girls, one aged nine and the others 11, were playing in a wooded area of Windmill Hill park.
They were approached by a man who engaged the children in conversation and acted inappropriately.
None of the girls were injured.
The man is described as white, around 50 years old, with brown hair with flecks of grey. He was wearing blue jeans and glasses.
Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact police on 03456 043 043 64152 ext or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.