A GROUP of young girls who were playing in their garden were accosted by a group of teenage boys, the police have revealed.

A GROUP of young girls who were playing in their garden were accosted by a group of teenage boys, the police have revealed.

The incident happened in Persimmon Walk, Newmarket, between 3.30pm and 4pm on Sunday.

A police spokeswoman said: “Two nine year old girls and a 4 year old girl in a front garden have been approached by a group of four male youths.

“One of the males spoke to them in a suggestive, offensive manner and they left. The male who spoke is described as white, 14 to 16 years old, 5ft 8in inches tall with short curly blond hair and was wearing a black jacket.”

Anybody with information is asked to contact Pc Katie Ellis at Newmarket Police on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.