POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man reportedly threatened two teenagers with an unknown object.

Officers were called following reports of a man with an object in his hand running towards the two children in Crawley.

The man then fled and headed into a nearby park.

A 52-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of affray and being in charge of a motor vehicle when above the alcohol limit.

He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Police are keen to speak to a woman who was seen in the park around the time of the incident, which happened in Baker Close at about 4.40pm on Tuesday, February 8.

Police Constable Fatona said: “Anyone with information which could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to police online or call 101 quoting serial number 862 of 08/02.”

Alternatively, you they can report it anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111.