POLICE have released footage of a man they want to speak with after a young girl was grabbed near a primary school.

Officers were called to St Margaret’s CofE Primary School in Arundel Road, Angmering, after the child called 999 and reported that a man had grabbed her by the arm.

The incident happened in Bramley Way and the girl ran to a friend’s house to make the call at 8.04am on Friday.

Police have now released video footage of a man running in the street where the incident happened shortly before 8am that day.

He is white, has brown hair and was wearing a black tracksuit and white trainers.

Detective sergeant Simon Smith said; “We are continuing active enquiries into this isolated incident and are currently keeping an open mind as to the motives of the man involved.

“It is important that we trace the man in the video and either establish his involvement or eliminate him from the investigation completely.

“If you recognise the man in the video or have any other information that could assist, please contact us online or by calling 101, quoting serial 253 of 24/01.

“We have had extra patrols in the area and if anyone has any other concerns, please speak to our officers.”