Police appeal after man seen acting suspiciously in Takeley

Police are appealing for assistance in tracing a man they want to speak to after he was said to be seen acting suspiciously in an Uttlesford village.

At just after 1.25pm last Tuesday (December 9) a man was seen getting out of a blue Ford Transit van and walking up to a property in Dunmow Road, Takeley. He was challenged by the homeowner and left.

Officers from Essex Police are looking to speak to him about the circumstances. Anyone who knows who he is has been asked to contact police on 101.