Officers investigating a suspicious incident in Southsea are appealing for witnesses and information.

We received a report that at around 7:40pm on Sunday 17 August, a 19 year-old woman was at Canoe Lake when she was approached by a man who spoke to her briefly before grabbing her wrist before a second man intervened.

The woman was not seriously injured during the incident and both men left the area a short time later in the direction of Albert Road.

The man has been described as:

• Black
• Bald
• Large build
• Aged 30-40
• Wearing a long military/cargo style coat and shorts

We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have any video or photos of the man.

If you have any information which could assist our investigation, please report this to us by calling 101 quoting 44250372101.

Or report online via https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org