Boy approached by stranger in Fochabers

It happened just around 6.10pm on Sunday, 12th March on Woodside Road

Published 15th Mar 2017

A young boy’s been approached by a stranger in Fochabers.

It happened just around 6.10pm on Sunday, 12th March on Woodside Road. The man – who was driving a silver 4x4 – stopped and offered the child a lift home. When the youngster declined, the male left the area.

Police Scotland is now looking to trace that driver.

Constable Roy Cook said: "It could be there was no malice intended here however we would like to speak to the man involved or anyone who witnessed the incident to establish the full circumstances.

"The driver is described as a white man aged between 40 and 50 years of age, with a slim, long face, short grey hair and grey facial stubble. He spoke with a local accent.

"Police are keen to trace the driver of this vehicle and an elderly gentleman who was seen standing in the street at the time.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101."