Rickinghall – Appeal after women followed
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Police are appealing for information after receiving reports of a man following female dog walkers in Rickinghall.
The first incident occurred between 2pm and 2.30pm on Tuesday 25 February in Mill Lane. This was followed by a further incident at around 9.50am on Thursday 27 February in the areas of Bridewell Lane, Fen Lane and Mill Lane.
On both occasions, a lone woman out walking their dog stated that a man appeared to be following them, walking past them and doubling back, hiding behind bushes and in general acting strangely.
The man is described as white, around 6ft tall, of slim build and aged between 25 and 35.
Although on neither occasion did this individual attempt to make any form of physical contact with the women, police are aware of the alarm this type of behaviour has caused in the local community.
As such, officers have been conducting enquiries in the village and residents can expect to see uniformed patrols taking place.
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the Stowmarket Community Policing Team, quoting reference: 37/11289/25.
Website: https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us
Phone: Call 101
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999