POLICE are appealing for information after a woman was approached by a man wearing a balaclava in Ipswich on Friday.

POLICE are appealing for information after a woman was approached by a man wearing a balaclava in Ipswich on Friday.

The man is described as black, 19 years old, 5ft 5ins tall and well built. As well as a black balaclava, he was wearing a pale green string vest and grey tracksuit bottoms.

The man approached the woman in the area of Sheldrake Drive, Ipswich at about 3.45pm on Friday.

A police spokesman said: β€œAt this time there is not thought to be any concern for other members of the public.

However, we need to identify the man to establish whether this was just a prank or something more sinister.”

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call DS Sarah Primmer at Ipswich CID on 01473 383 185.