Parents have been warned after a man tried to grab a child in a Ramsbottom park yesterday, Sunday.
The incident happened in Nuttall Park at around 3pm, a man attempted to grab a borough primary school pupil.
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But the child’s mum managed to pull them away from the man who subsequently ran away into the woods, according to the school.
The man is described as being of an average build, quite tall and possibly in his 40s.
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He also had a stubble beard and was wearing big black gloves.
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for further information.
If you have any information contact police on 101 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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