POLICE in south Cumbria are seeking a man who is said to have behaved 'inappropriately' after approaching a teenage girl.

Officers say the man went up to the 15-year-old in Friars Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, at around 7.30pm yesterday evening.

A force spokesman said: "The male's conduct was alleged to be inappropriate towards the girl and we are seeking information about the incident."

The man, who had a mountain bike with him, is described as white, 5ft 7ins tall with a rough complexion. He was wearing a dark tracksuit and dark 'hoody' with the hood up.

Anyone with information should call Pc Llewellyn on Cumbria Police non-emergency number 101, quoting log number 251. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 088-555-111.