Churchdown girl says man stole shoes off her feet

The man is said to have run away in the direction of Chosen Drive following the alleged incident in Churchdown

Police are investigating after a teenage girl said her shoes were stolen off her feet while she was waiting at a bus stop.

The 17-year-old reported that a man approached her before using force to grab her legs and pull off her shoes in Churchdown, Gloucestershire.

She said the incident took place at a bus stop on Pirton Lane at about 17:20 GMT on Monday.

Police are asking for anyone with information to get in touch.

The man is described as being aged in his 30s, of a chubby build and 5ft 10ins tall. He was wearing a hoodie and blue jogging bottoms.

Gloucestershire Police said its neighbourhood policing team had been in contact with the girl's school to provide reassurances and extra patrols are taking place.