CCTV appeal after 8-year-old boy approached by man near playground in Portsmouth

It happened last Thursday on Marsden Road

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 3rd Jul 2025
Last updated 3rd Jul 2025

Police are investigating after an 8-year-old boy was approached by a man near a playground in Portsmouth.

It happened between 5pm and 5.30pm on Thursday 26 June, on Marsden Road.

The boy shouted at the man and the man left the scene.

Description

The man is described as white, aged 20-30 years old, about 5ft 9in tall, skinny build, short dark brown hair.

He also had tattoos on his left arm and on the right side of his neck.

As part of our enquiries, police have issued an image of a man they would like to speak to.

If anyone knows this man or has any information about the above incident, please call 101 quoting reference 44250284262.

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