A schoolgirl was approached by a stranger near a primary school, police have warned. 

A man who was reported as acting suspiciously may have approached a schoolgirl in an alleyway on Thursday, April 20.

It is believed the man was in the area of Bretch Hill or Edmunds Road between 8am and 8.45am.

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The man, in his late 30s, has been described as having pale brown skin and is of medium height and build.

The man had slightly long brown hair and was wearing a blue coat and orange trousers.

Thames Valley Police have appealed for any CCTV footage of the man and have urged anyone with information to call 101 and quote 43230171087.