Police are hunting a bearded man who offered a 14-year-old girl money for sex.

The girl was walking in Brian Close, near Moulsham High School, when the man approached her.

Now the police have warned the school to be on the alert.

The terrified youngster ran to a house, pretending to live there, and the man disappeared.

Despite a police search, the man could not be found.

Sgt Ian Andrewartha, of Chelmsford police said that the incident was being taken very seriously.

The man asked the girl if she wanted sex and said that he would give her £20.

The bearded man is about 5ft 5in tall, and in his 40s.

He was wearing white training shoes, white jeans and a black bomber jacket.

The incident happened around 6.15pm on Sunday, November 1.

Anyone who recognises the man is asked to contact Pc Katie Payne on Chelmsford 491212, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

An E-fit of the man police are looking for.

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