A man has reportedly tried to grab a young female in an Oxfordshire town centre. 

The victim was dressed all in black and was briefly followed by the man in the Wallingford town centre around 8.20am on Wednesday, April 24. 

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Police say he then attempted to grab her in the vicinity of Nationwide Bank in St Mary's Street, Wallingford. 

Thames Valley Police has called for any witnesses to come forward to assist. 

A spokesperson called for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact the Thames Valley Police via the force's website or by calling 101 and quoting the reference number 43240187493.

Thames Valley Police has declined to release further details about the incident when contacted by the Oxford Mail.