AN eight-year-old boy was approached by the driver of a small blue van in Kites Nest Lane, Stroud.

The driver, a white male, believed to be about 45 years old, spoke to the boy who went round to a nearby friend’s house.

It is unclear what the driver said to the boy, or what he wanted, and police are keeping a completely open mind about this incident.

The incident happened at around 3.45pm on Thursday, July 2.

Police would like any witnesses, or the driver, to come forward. Contact police on 101 quoting incident 456 of 2 July.