POLICE are appealing for information after a man in a van offered to pick up an 11-year-old girl in Shipley.

The girl was walking along Leeds Road close to the junction with Cote Farm Lane, when a white van pulled up alongside her.

The male passenger opened the door and asked the girl if she would like to get in the van. She refused and walked away and the van left.

The man was described as wearing a black balaclava and gloves, with a blue hooded top and black jogging bottoms. The driver was also believed to be wearing a black balaclava.

The men were understood to be in a Ford Transit-type vehicle, which drove away towards Thackley Corner.

The incident took place at around 3pm yesterday.

Inspector Hugh Robinson, who leads the Shipley Area Neighbourhood Team, said: "The girl did the right thing by not getting involved with these men and reporting the incident to her mother straight away.

"Although we believe this to be an isolated incident we would urge parents and children to be vigilant at all times, and report any similar incidents to the police."

Anyone with further information about this incident is urged to call Bradford District CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.