POLICE have launched a search for a man after two boys were followed in a park.

It is understood that the boys, aged 10 and 11, were building a den in Cams Alders Recreation Ground, Fareham, when the man, believed to be in his 40s, began following them.

They ran off, but a short time later one of the boys returned and subsequently was approached by the same man who grabbed him by the top of his arms.

The boy was not hurt.

Police would like to speak to a man in his 40’s who followed two boys, aged 10 and 11 at the Cam Alders Recreation Ground shortly after 7pm on Monday, August 7th.

The man is described as around 5ft 10in/ 6ft tall, with an average build, blue eyes and short black hair.

He was wearing a red Manchester United football shirt, blue denim jeans and black boots.

Police say while no other similar reports have been received in the area, anybody with any information should contact police on 101 quoting reference 44170304677.